1. past tense and past participle of contrast; to show or perceive differences between two or more things

Examples

• The teacher contrasted the two poems to highlight their different themes.
• Her calm demeanor contrasted sharply with his nervous energy.
• The bright colors contrasted beautifully against the dark background.
• The study contrasted urban and rural living conditions.
• His optimistic outlook contrasted with her pessimistic views.
• The modern building contrasted starkly with the historic architecture nearby.