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to display

to display

439 1.9
To show something so other people can see it
  • verb
  • /dɪˈspleɪ/
translation icon : mostrar
  • The artist will display her paintings at the gallery next month.
  • display data
  • display results
  • display in a table

They say that yes, these tubules can display quantum effects.

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Examples

  • A laptop computer or an Apple iPad was used to display video sequences during instructional periods.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Give your students the list and display these words generously around the room.

    Academic text (2015)
  • So this one should display even without a card.

  • Listen to it, display it, collect it, trade it.

  • Well, we will display this in the new guest lodge.

  • Allow me to display my affection.

  • That was a fun first category and our highest score will be displayed right here.

  • At each station, the name of the intelligence was displayed along with the definition of that intelligence.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The most recent national budget, which includes serious cuts in spending, displays continuing fiscal discipline.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Both programmes beautifully captured the dignity displayed by ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

to show
vsto display
1.0

To let others see or notice something

is the general action of making things visible or apparent to others
to reveal
vsto display
2.3

Show something that was hidden or secret

can be used for any showing, not only for revealing hidden things
to present
vsto display
2.8

Introduce information or ideas to a group

can be used more generally to make things visible beyond formal audiences
to demonstrate
vsto display
211 3.1

Show people how something works or is done

focuses on making something visible rather than explaining its use or process
to exhibit
vsto display
173 3.4

To show something to the public or show a feeling

is broader and can mean making visible in any situation, not only public ones
to manifest
vsto display
  • Formal
125 5.6

To show a feeling or quality in actions and appearance

is the active act of making something visible rather than becoming visible itself
to showcase
vsto display
104 3.7

To present something so people notice its best qualities

is more neutral and does not imply special emphasis on best features
to bring out
vsto display
76 3.0

Make a quality or detail easier to notice

is the wider act of showing without specifically enhancing particular qualities
to put up
vsto display
54 2.4

Place a sign or notice so people can see it

covers any way of making visible, not only posting signs or notices
to illuminate
vsto display
52 4.1

To make something bright or visible with light

is a broader term for making visible that includes non-lighting methods
to uncover
vsto display
37 2.7

Remove a cover to show what is under it

is more general, including non-physical ways of making things visible
to visualize
vsto display
  • Specialized
17 4.1

Make something able to be seen using tools like scanners

is general and does not require technical methods to make something visible
to evince
vsto display
  • Formal
8 8.2

To show clearly what someone thinks or feels

is more neutral, simply making something visible without stressing clarity of proof
to disclose
vsto display
7 4.0

Make something visible by removing a cover

is the broader act of showing, not necessarily by removing a cover

Antonyms

1.0

To keep something so others cannot see or understand it

86 7.0

Make something hard to see or understand

Compounds

12 2.4

A glass cabinet with clear sides that shows and protects things like jewelry or small objects

A screen that shows text, photos, or moving pictures

A large front shop window that shows goods to attract customers

An electronic screen that shows numbers or letters

1 3.7

A thin flat electronic screen like on watches, phones, and TVs that shows pictures

A screen that shows pictures and text from a computer

A board that shows information or holds items for people to see

A flat screen or board that shows information in public places

flat panel display
  • Specialized
1 3.9

A thin, flat screen for computers and televisions

display adapter
  • Specialized
4.4

A computer part that changes data into signals the screen uses to show pictures

7.7

A screen divided into top and bottom halves that update at the same time to work faster

alphanumeric display
  • Specialized
4.2

A screen that shows letters and numbers

A bright, strong show of color or feeling

A changing show of bright colors and patterns

A show of fireworks that lights up the sky

7.4

A screen used in old LCDs where rows and columns of wires control tiny dots and give lower picture quality

A screen like a computer monitor that shows images and text

How Clearly

to demonstrate
211 3.1
to exhibit
173 3.4
to display
439 1.9
to show
1.0
hint
229 1.5

Surface Forms

display infinitive
displayed past
displayed past participle
displaying present participle
displays third person singular

Etymology

Display comes from the idea of 'unfolding' something to make it visible, with parts like dis- 'un-' and ply 'fold'. So to display something is to put it out or show it so others can see it.