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- pronunciation:
- dih
spleI
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
displays, displaying, displayed |
| definition 1: |
to cause to be seen; show; exhibit.
The gallery displays the works of two or three painters each month.He bought a glass case to display his stamp collection.- synonyms:
- exhibit, present, show
- similar words:
- expose, manifest
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| definition 2: |
to reveal.
His answer to the question displayed his ignorance of the subject.They displayed no interest in my idea.- synonyms:
- demonstrate, disclose, reveal, show, uncover
- similar words:
- evidence, exhibit, expose, manifest, prove, reflect, write
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| definition 3: |
to open to view with ostentation or showiness; flaunt.
Some rich people display their wealth by throwing lavish parties.- synonyms:
- flaunt, flourish, parade
- similar words:
- show off, vaunt
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| related words: |
advertise, air, carry, express, flash, lay, marshal, model, parade, present, produce, register, say, show, sport, wear |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an act or instance of displaying.
We had never seen such a display of anger from her.- synonyms:
- exhibit, exhibition, presentation, show, showing
- similar words:
- apparition, demonstration, exposition, flash, flaunt, flourish, manifestation, revelation
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| definition 2: |
anything displayed or brought forth for viewing.
This display with the various charts makes the information easier to comprehend.Their company had one of the most popular displays at the convention.- synonyms:
- array, exhibition
- similar words:
- airing, demonstration, exhibit, exposition, parade, presentation, show
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| definition 3: |
a careful arrangement of items for viewing, esp. items for sale, as in a shop window.
We looked over the display of jewelry in the shop window.He loves to show off his impressive display of trophies.
- synonyms:
- parade, window dressing
- similar words:
- array
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| definition 4: |
an instance of behavior that calls attention to itself.
He put on quite a display down at the police station.- synonyms:
- splash
- similar words:
- apparition, demonstration, flourish, ostentation, performance, presentation, scene, show
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| definition 5: |
in computers, the screen on which data is displayed, or the data itself as it appears to the user on the screen.
Please follow the instructions you see on the display.- similar words:
- data, monitor, screen
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| related words: |
advertisement, flash, gesture, graphic, layout, outburst, pageant, pomp, pose, pretense, terminal |
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