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display ostentatiously (verb)

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  • display — I. verb Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French desplaier, desploier, literally, to unfold more at deploy Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. a. to put or spread before the view < display the flag > b. to make evident < display …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • display — /dəˈspleɪ/ (say duh splay) verb (t) 1. to show; exhibit; make visible: to display a flag. 2. to reveal; betray: to display fear. 3. to unfold; open out; spread out: to display a sail. 4. to show ostentatiously. 5. Printing to give special… …  

  • flaunt — verb display ostentatiously. Derivatives flaunter noun flaunty adjective Origin C16: of unknown origin. Usage It is a common error to use flaunt when flout is intended. Flaunt means ‘display ostentatiously’, while flout means ‘openly disre …   English new terms dictionary

  • flaunt — verb Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse flana to rush around Date: 1566 intransitive verb 1. to display or obtrude oneself to public notice < a great flaunting crowd Charles Dickens > 2. to wave or flutter showily < the… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • flaunt — verb he flaunts his young wife as if she were the prize heifer at the county fair Syn: show off, display ostentatiously, make a (great) show of, put on show/display, parade; brag about, crow about, vaunt; informal flash •• flaunt, flout Confusion …   Thesaurus of popular words

  • parade — /pəˈreɪd / (say puh rayd) noun 1. show, display, or ostentation: to make a parade of one s emotions. 2. the orderly assembly of troops, Scouts, or any other body, for inspection, display, or any other purpose. 3. the troops, etc., so assembled. 4 …  

  • flaunt — ► VERB ▪ display ostentatiously. USAGE It is a common error to use flaunt when flout is intended. Flaunt means ‘display ostentatiously’, while flout means ‘openly disregard (a rule or convention)’. ORIGIN of unknown origin …   English terms dictionary

  • flourish — /ˈflʌrɪʃ / (say flurish) verb (i) 1. to be in a vigorous state; thrive; prosper; be successful: during this period art flourished. 2. to be in its or one s prime; be at the height of fame or excellence. 3. to grow luxuriantly, or thrive in growth …  

  • flaunt — /flɔnt / (say flawnt) verb (i) 1. to parade or display oneself conspicuously or boldly. 2. to wave conspicuously in the air. –verb (t) 3. to parade or display ostentatiously. –noun 4. the act of flaunting. {Scandinavian; compare Norwegian flanta… …  

  • flaunt´ing|ly — flaunt «flnt, flahnt», verb, noun. –v.t. to show off; try to impress others with; display ostentatiously or obtrusively: »She flaunts her riches before her friends. SYNONYM(S): flourish, obtrude. –v.i. 1. to parade oneself boastfully, impudently …   Useful english dictionary

  • flaunt´er — flaunt «flnt, flahnt», verb, noun. –v.t. to show off; try to impress others with; display ostentatiously or obtrusively: »She flaunts her riches before her friends. SYNONYM(S): flourish, obtrude. –v.i. 1. to parade oneself boastfully, impudently …   Useful english dictionary

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