Display (Verb)
Meaning 1
Attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The peacock displayed its vibrant plumage to attract a mate.
- Male birds of paradise are known to display their brightly colored feathers during courtship rituals.
- The frilled lizard puffed out its throat fan to display a intimidating appearance to potential rivals.
- A courting seahorse will display its vibrant colors and dance to attract a female.
- Male frogs display their brightly colored vocal sacs to attract females during the breeding season.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
To show, make visible or apparent; "The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month"; "Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?"; "National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- Artists will be selected to display their work at the annual exhibition.
- She didn't want to display her bruised knees after the accident.
- The fireworks display at the stadium was highly praised.
- Company employees are expected to display professional behavior during conferences.
- A museum will display the ancient artifacts in its new exhibit.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Flaunt
- Brandish
- Pose
- Bench
- Gibbet
- Posture
- Flash
- Model
- Open
- Swank
- Ostentate
- Hold Up
- Pillory
- Produce
- Bring Forth
- Moon