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Ostentate (Verb)

Meaning

Display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously; "he showed off his new sports car".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Examples

  • She ostentated her wealth by flaunting her expensive jewelry and designer clothes.
  • The politician ostentated his philanthropic efforts to gain more votes.
  • He ostentated his knowledge of literature by using overly complex terms in casual conversations.
  • The new company ostentated its success by hosting a lavish party for its employees and clients.
  • She began to ostentate her talents by taking the lead role in every school play and performance.

Synonyms

  • Flaunt
  • Show Off
  • Flash
  • Swank

Hypernyms

  • Exhibit
  • Display
  • Expose

Hyponyms

  • Splurge
  • Flex

Related Words

  • Ostentation (noun)
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