Dub
verb
To give a title, name, or nickname to.
She was dubbed the class clown because of her sense of humor.
Often appears as...
- dub someone as
- dub her a genius
verb
To add sound to film or other recording, especially in another language.
The foreign film was dubbed into English for broader audiences.
Often appears as...
- dub the film
- dub into english
noun
An instance of adding sound to film or other recording.
The dub of the film left much to be desired in terms of translation accuracy.
Often appears as...
- film dub
- english dub
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To give a title, name, or nickname to.
She was dubbed the class clown because of her sense of humor.
Often appears as...
- dub someone as
- dub her a genius
verb
To add sound to film or other recording, especially in another language.
The foreign film was dubbed into English for broader audiences.
Often appears as...
- dub the film
- dub into english
noun
An instance of adding sound to film or other recording.
The dub of the film left much to be desired in terms of translation accuracy.
Often appears as...
- film dub
- english dub
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Often used in casual, playful, or non-official situations.
He was dubbed the midnight snacker for his late-night fridge raids.
Pro Tip 2/3Moment of Honor
Can mark a special acknowledgement or be used in ceremonial contexts.
The knights were dubbed by the queen herself in a grand ceremony.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Label
Often used metaphorically to highlight a distinctive quality or role.
After winning the game, he was quickly dubbed the team's MVP.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Often used in casual, playful, or non-official situations.
He was dubbed the midnight snacker for his late-night fridge raids.
Pro Tip 2/3Moment of Honor
Can mark a special acknowledgement or be used in ceremonial contexts.
The knights were dubbed by the queen herself in a grand ceremony.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Label
Often used metaphorically to highlight a distinctive quality or role.
After winning the game, he was quickly dubbed the team's MVP.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Often used in casual, playful, or non-official situations.
He was dubbed the midnight snacker for his late-night fridge raids.
Pro Tip 2/3Moment of Honor
Can mark a special acknowledgement or be used in ceremonial contexts.
The knights were dubbed by the queen herself in a grand ceremony.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Label
Often used metaphorically to highlight a distinctive quality or role.
After winning the game, he was quickly dubbed the team's MVP.
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Safari Live - Day 340 PIPE...
split like that that the male is able to come and feed her so they are very successful in their breed and they can have between one to three chicks and if the season is a good one they'll successfully raise three chicks and we see many many hornbills around next to starlings and dubs hondals are probably the third
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Safari Live - Day 320 PIPE...
protective of course but you know you've got to bear in mind that the bigger you are there I suppose the more protective you can be yeah there's a beautiful laughing dub sitting on top of the termite mound there Craig er after our segment this morning with the breeding herd we moved to this termite mound for
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Why Send Art Into Space?...
forest disappeared as a spacecraft designer it's been really amazing to bring an artistic inspiration into our satellite design we really want to make these beautiful spacecraft we call them dubs this is an example right here of the art the laser etched into the spacecraft we feel that it's important
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Why do we feel...
including fatigue, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, indigestion, and fever were so strong, the soldiers often had to be discharged. As Hofer discovered, the cause was not some physical disturbance, but an intense yearning for their mountain homeland. He dubbed the condition nostalgia,
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Your body language may...
and I'm just going to show you five of the poses, although they took on only two. So here's one. A couple more. This one has been dubbed the "Wonder Woman" by the media. Here are a couple more. So you can be standing or you can be sitting. And here are the low-power poses.
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How the popsicle was...
Delighted by his invention, Frank begins making the frozen treat for friends, and as he grows older, begins selling them as Eppsicles, a contraction of his last name and the word icicle. It is rumored that later, Frank's own kids dubbed the icy delicacy Pop's 'cicle.
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Inside North Korea PIPE...
planning to bring light to the darkness of North Korea nepalese eye surgeon dr. sandy cruet travels the world setting up eye clinics in developing countries dubbed a miracle doctor by the media route trains local doctors in
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My Daughter, Malala PIPE...
or if she is married to an old man, she has to accept, because she does not want to be dubbed as disobedient. If she is married very early, she has to accept. Otherwise, she will be called disobedient.
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Safari Live - Day 356 PIPE...
good especially those that have to build nests or not have altricial youngsters so youngsters that are our born completely helpless doves for example and dubs of course making a little bit
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The Practical Joker PIPE...
that's probably the worst one I've ever done he dubs it and just get a laugh and boost morale so it's good to have him
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 340 PIPE...
split like that that the male is able to come and feed her so they are very successful in their breed and they can have between one to three chicks and if the season is a good one they'll successfully raise three chicks and we see many many hornbills around next to starlings and dubs hondals are probably the third
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 320 PIPE...
protective of course but you know you've got to bear in mind that the bigger you are there I suppose the more protective you can be yeah there's a beautiful laughing dub sitting on top of the termite mound there Craig er after our segment this morning with the breeding herd we moved to this termite mound for
Video examples
Why Send Art Into Space?...
forest disappeared as a spacecraft designer it's been really amazing to bring an artistic inspiration into our satellite design we really want to make these beautiful spacecraft we call them dubs this is an example right here of the art the laser etched into the spacecraft we feel that it's important
Video examples
Why do we feel...
including fatigue, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, indigestion, and fever were so strong, the soldiers often had to be discharged. As Hofer discovered, the cause was not some physical disturbance, but an intense yearning for their mountain homeland. He dubbed the condition nostalgia,
Video examples
Your body language may...
and I'm just going to show you five of the poses, although they took on only two. So here's one. A couple more. This one has been dubbed the "Wonder Woman" by the media. Here are a couple more. So you can be standing or you can be sitting. And here are the low-power poses.
Video examples
How the popsicle was...
Delighted by his invention, Frank begins making the frozen treat for friends, and as he grows older, begins selling them as Eppsicles, a contraction of his last name and the word icicle. It is rumored that later, Frank's own kids dubbed the icy delicacy Pop's 'cicle.
Video examples
Inside North Korea PIPE...
planning to bring light to the darkness of North Korea nepalese eye surgeon dr. sandy cruet travels the world setting up eye clinics in developing countries dubbed a miracle doctor by the media route trains local doctors in
Video examples
My Daughter, Malala PIPE...
or if she is married to an old man, she has to accept, because she does not want to be dubbed as disobedient. If she is married very early, she has to accept. Otherwise, she will be called disobedient.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 356 PIPE...
good especially those that have to build nests or not have altricial youngsters so youngsters that are our born completely helpless doves for example and dubs of course making a little bit
Video examples
The Practical Joker PIPE...
that's probably the worst one I've ever done he dubs it and just get a laugh and boost morale so it's good to have him
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Gautham Menon
Indian Director
There are people who've told me cinema is a visual medium and you don't need to say so much. When I write the script, all these lines of what the characters are thinking are written. Once the film is shot and the lines are dubbed, I tone it down in postproduction if I feel it gets heavy.
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Radhika Pandit
Indian Actress
Dubbing is an important part of acting, and I feel complete only when it's my voice that is heard. Having essayed the character, I know the kinds of emotions that are required for each scene.
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Meshell Ndegeocello
American Musician
Definitely dub is in my body forever. I think I hear everything through a dub filter. Even when I play rock music, I play through a dub filter.
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Jacob Anderson
British Actor
My mom listened to a lot of house music. My dad listened to a lot of roots and dub. I've got a lot of bass. It's been in my whole life.
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Ali
Indian Actor
When I am dubbing for my character, if I laugh at the figure on the screen, I know I have done well.
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Desi Arnaz
American Actor
An audience is so important. I would never have had the guts to dub in that big a laugh.
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Padmapriya Janakiraman
Indian Actress
If the character you play on screen has to have life, you should dub in your own voice.
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Nicholas Soames
British Politician
To be dubbed by my sovereign is an absolutely wonderful honour for me and my family.
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Sanya Malhotra
Indian Actress
When you dub for your own character, it is the last chance to play the part again.
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Aishwarya Rajesh
Indian Actress
Dubbing really uplifts your character.
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Gautham Menon
Indian Director
There are people who've told me cinema is a visual medium and you don't need to say so much. When I write the script, all these lines of what the characters are thinking are written. Once the film is shot and the lines are dubbed, I tone it down in postproduction if I feel it gets heavy.
Quote examples
Radhika Pandit
Indian Actress
Dubbing is an important part of acting, and I feel complete only when it's my voice that is heard. Having essayed the character, I know the kinds of emotions that are required for each scene.
Quote examples
Meshell Ndegeocello
American Musician
Definitely dub is in my body forever. I think I hear everything through a dub filter. Even when I play rock music, I play through a dub filter.
Quote examples
Jacob Anderson
British Actor
My mom listened to a lot of house music. My dad listened to a lot of roots and dub. I've got a lot of bass. It's been in my whole life.
Quote examples
Ali
Indian Actor
When I am dubbing for my character, if I laugh at the figure on the screen, I know I have done well.
Quote examples
Desi Arnaz
American Actor
An audience is so important. I would never have had the guts to dub in that big a laugh.
Quote examples
Padmapriya Janakiraman
Indian Actress
If the character you play on screen has to have life, you should dub in your own voice.
Quote examples
Nicholas Soames
British Politician
To be dubbed by my sovereign is an absolutely wonderful honour for me and my family.
Quote examples
Sanya Malhotra
Indian Actress
When you dub for your own character, it is the last chance to play the part again.
Quote examples
Aishwarya Rajesh
Indian Actress
Dubbing really uplifts your character.
Example 1 of 10
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