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verb (used with object)
1.
to show or exhibit; make visible: to display a sign.
2.
to reveal; betray: to display fear.
3.
to unfold; open out; spread out: to display a sail.
4.
to show ostentatiously; flaunt.
5.
EXPANDPrinting. to give special prominence to (words, captions, etc.) by choice, size, and arrangement of type.
6.
COLLAPSEComputers. to output (data) on a CRT or other screen.
verb (used without object)
7.
(of animals) to engage in a stereotyped behavior that conveys information to individuals of the same or another species.
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Self-display
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
noun
8.
an act or instance of displaying; exhibition: a display of courage.
9.
an ostentatious show: a vulgar display of wealth.
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11.
an arrangement, as of merchandise, art objects, or flowers, designed to please the eye, attract buyers, etc.
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EXPANDthe visual representation of the output of an electronic device, as the screen of a cathode ray tube.
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COLLAPSEAnimal Behavior.
a.
a pattern of behavior, as posturing, calling, or exposing a color patch, that conveys information to individuals of the same or another species: a threat display.
b.
an instance of such behavior.
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English desplayen < Anglo-French, Old French despleier < Late Latin displicāre to unfold. See dis-1, plicate
1250–1300; Middle English desplayen < Anglo-French, Old French despleier < Late Latin displicāre to unfold. See dis-1, plicate
Related forms
dis·play·er, noun
pre·dis·play, noun, verb (used with object)
re·dis·play, verb (used with object)
self-dis·play, noun
un·dis·play·ing, adjective
Synonyms
1, 2. Display, evince, exhibit, manifest mean to show or bring to the attention of another or others. To display is literally to spread something out so that it may be most completely and favorably seen: to display goods for sale. To exhibit is to display something in a show: to exhibit the best flowers. They may both be used for showing (off) one's qualities or feelings: He displayed his wit. He exhibited great surprise. To evince and to manifest also mean to show feelings or qualities: to evince or manifest surprise, interest. 4. flourish, parade, air. 8. See show.
1, 2. Display, evince, exhibit, manifest mean to show or bring to the attention of another or others. To display is literally to spread something out so that it may be most completely and favorably seen: to display goods for sale. To exhibit is to display something in a show: to exhibit the best flowers. They may both be used for showing (off) one's qualities or feelings: He displayed his wit. He exhibited great surprise. To evince and to manifest also mean to show feelings or qualities: to evince or manifest surprise, interest. 4. flourish, parade, air. 8. See show.
Antonyms
1, 2. conceal.
1, 2. conceal.
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Word Origin & History
display
late 13c., from O.Fr. despleier "unfold, spread out," from L. displicare "to scatter," from dis- "un-, apart" + plicare "to fold" see ply (v.)). Properly of sails or flags (and unconnected to play), meaning of "reveal, exhibit" is late 14c. Related: Displayed.
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