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An approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship
“The sensitive Druid launched deep into thought, shrewdly observing the the hazel-eyed man making overtures to the daughter of Cobham.”
An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, play, etc
“The adaptation of music for a medium different from that for which it was originally composed, for example the recasting of a song as a piano piece, or of an orchestral overture as an organ piece.”
An introduction to, or beginning of, something more substantial
“As in all those movies, the demonstration is an overture to how that newly introduced power will explode narrative, characters, bodies.”
The action of imploring
Expression to attain peace
(usually used in plural form "attentions") An act of civility or courtesy, especially in courtship
A speech or talk, typically in which a new product, idea, or piece of work is shown and explained
A situation or action that tempts someone to do something or makes a particular outcome likely
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