- obscure
- {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} verbADVERB▪ completely, totally▪ almost▪ largely▪ half, partially, partly, slightly, somewhat▪ deliberately▪
All trace of his working-class background was deliberately obscured.
▪ easily▪Solo passages in this register are very easily obscured by other instruments.
VERB + OBSCURE▪ serve to, tend to▪The emphasis on social integration often served to obscure the real differences within the community.
▪ allow sth toPREPOSITION▪ behind▪The moon was obscured behind a wall of cloud.
▪ in▪The right-hand side of the face is obscured in deep shadow.
PHRASES▪ obscure the fact that …▪These figures obscure the fact that a lot of older people live in poverty.
▪ obscure sth from view▪The house was obscured from view by a wall.
Obscure is used with these nouns as the object: ↑distinction, ↑extent, ↑fact, ↑reality, ↑view, ↑vision{{Roman}}II.{{/Roman}}adj.VERBS▪ be, seem▪ become▪The origins of the tradition have become obscure.
▪ remain▪The motives behind this decision remain somewhat obscure.
ADVERB▪ extremely, fairly, very, etc.▪ completely, totally▪ largely▪ relatively▪ wilfully/willfully (esp. BrE)
Collocations dictionary. 2013.