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Grandstand (Verb)

Meaning

Perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause; "She never misses a chance to grandstand".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

  • During the meeting, he grandstanded about his supposed accomplishments to get the attention of the board members.
  • The local politician loves to grandstand on issues, but rarely offers any substantial solutions.
  • The quarterback grandstanded after each touchdown, celebrating in front of the crowd.
  • Whenever there's a TV camera nearby, she starts to grandstand, exaggerating her charitable work.
  • The rookie actor grandstanded during the audition, overacting to get the judges' attention.

Related Words

  • Grandstander (noun)
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