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Sport (Verb)

Meaning 1

Play boisterously; "The children frolicked in the garden"; "the gamboling lambs in the meadows"; "The toddlers romped in the playroom".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • The teenagers sported in the park, laughing and chasing each other on a sunny afternoon.
  • Their puppies loved to sport in the backyard, barking with excitement as they played tag.
  • Children will sport anywhere, from playgrounds to shopping malls, as long as there's enough space to run around.
  • On her birthday, her friends decided to sport in the hotel pool, jumping in and out of the water to celebrate.
  • During recess, the students would sport on the school field, playing various versions of tag and hide-and-seek.

Synonyms

  • Lark
  • Frisk
  • Skylark
  • Disport
  • Frolic
  • Cavort
  • Romp
  • Rollick
  • Gambol
  • Run Around
  • Lark About

Hypernyms

  • Play

Related Words

  • Sport (noun)

Meaning 2

Wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner; "she was sporting a new hat".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

  • He sported a brand-new Rolex on his wrist at the party last night.
  • She was sporting the latest designer handbag that all her friends had been talking about.
  • The teenager sported a confident smile on his face as he walked onto the stage.
  • He often sports a stylish tie with his business suits to make a lasting impression.
  • The singer was sporting an impressive pair of sunglasses during the concert.

Synonyms

  • Feature
  • Boast

Hypernyms

  • Feature
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