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display

/dɪsˈpleɪ/noun, verb2 syllables

Display means: something shown to the public.

Synonyms for display6

noun, as in something shown to the public

exhibit, showing

noun, as in something intended to communicate a particular impression

show

noun, as in a visual representation of something

presentation

noun, as in an electronic device that represents information in visual form

video display

verb, as in to show, make visible or apparent

expose, exhibit

What does display mean?8

noun

1

something shown to the public“the museum had many exhibits of oriental art”

2

something intended to communicate a particular impression“made a display of strength”

3

a visual representation of something

4

an electronic device that represents information in visual form

5

behavior that makes your feelings public“a display of emotion”

6

exhibiting openly in public view“a display of courage”

verb

1

to show, make visible or apparent“The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month”

2

attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with display?60

three syllables

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All 60 rhymes for display, grouped by syllable

Display in a sentence

  • The wealthy display their dazzling luxury, the poor drape themselves proudly in their rags.Cangarejo
  • During the breeding season, male peacocks will display their vibrant feathers to attract mates.Amastan
  • With every minute, the flames began to redden the sky in a dramatic display.LoverofEnglish
  • After the bushfires, we have independently decided to call off this year's fireworks display.unknown
  • In many scenes in the novel, a gentle humour is on display.sundown
  • Because of its fragile condition, it is not usually on public display.CM
  • In this country, public displays of affection are generally frowned upon.Hybrid
  • The centipede swiftly climbed up the wooden wall, displaying its remarkable agility.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of display

as a noun

plural
displays

as a verb

past tense
displayed
present participle
displaying
third-person singular
displays
past participle
displayed