to display
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5.6
- verb
- /dɪˈspleɪ/
- Specialized
- display courtship behavior
- display aggressive behavior
- display a wide variety
Examples
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According to eyewitnesses, the animal displayed uncommon strength...
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In a daring move, the human mates publicly display their affection.
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If that Peacock displays this tail, it alerts predators to its position.
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After a restless night, he displayed two puncture marks on his neck that distressed the local doctor.
Academic text (2015) -
And her top right hand displays a gesture of fearlessness to reassure and protect her devotees.
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During the courtship ritual, the male bird began to display its colorful feathers to attract a mate.
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The lion stands tall and displays its mane, signaling dominance to other males in the area.
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To impress potential mates, the male peacock will display its magnificent tail feathers in a grand fan.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
To let others see or notice something
∞
2.8
Introduce information or ideas to a group
269
3.2
To act proudly to get attention or praise
170
3.4
To show something to the public or show a feeling
60
5.7
To show something in a very obvious way to get attention
33
7.7
To show off something to impress other people, often on social media
Antonyms
Compounds
15
2.4
A glass cabinet with clear sides that shows and protects things like jewelry or small objects
- Specialized
2
3.7
A thin flat electronic screen like on watches, phones, and TVs that shows pictures
- Specialized
1
4.4
A computer part that changes data into signals the screen uses to show pictures
- Archaic
1
7.7
A screen divided into top and bottom halves that update at the same time to work faster
- Specialized
1
7.4
A screen used in old LCDs where rows and columns of wires control tiny dots and give lower picture quality
How Showy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Display comes from the idea of 'opening out' or 'unfolding' to be seen, built from parts like dis- 'un-' and ply 'fold'. That's why animals 'display' bright feathers or strange poses: they 'open out' to attract attention.