displayverb [ T ]
uk/dɪˈspleɪ/us/dɪˈspleɪ/display verb [ T ] (ARRANGE)
B1 to arrange something or a collection of things so that it can be seen by the public:
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- There were photographs of all her children proudly displayed on the mantelpiece.
- His trophies were proudly displayed in a backlit cabinet.
- New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the shop.
- Some displayed their wares on stalls, while others had just spread them out on the pavement.
- A photograph of her daughter was prominently displayed on her desk.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Showing and demonstrating
- act
- act sth out
- attest
- barometer
- bespeak
- bring
- bring sth forward
- disclose
- flicker
- manifestation
- produce
- put up sth
- radiate
- revealing
- says something about sb/sth idiom
- shew
- strike
- suggest
- token
- wear
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display verb [ T ] (SHOW)
C2 to show a feeling:
to show words, pictures, etc. on a screen:
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Showing and demonstrating
- act
- act sth out
- attest
- barometer
- bespeak
- bring
- bring sth forward
- disclose
- flicker
- manifestation
- produce
- put up sth
- radiate
- revealing
- says something about sb/sth idiom
- shew
- strike
- suggest
- token
- wear
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displaynoun
uk/dɪˈspleɪ/us/dɪˈspleɪ/display noun (ARRANGEMENT)
B1 [ C or U ] a collection of objects or pictures arranged for people to look at, or a performance or show for people to watch:
More examples
- His performance is described in the paper as 'a breathtaking display of physical agility'.
- Our complete range of carpets is on display in our showroom.
- Valuable pieces of china were on display in a glass-fronted cabinet.
- The crowd was entertained with a display of aerobatics.
- A recent find of ancient artefacts is on display at the local museum.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Showing and demonstrating
- act
- act sth out
- attest
- barometer
- bespeak
- bring
- bring sth forward
- disclose
- flicker
- manifestation
- produce
- put up sth
- radiate
- revealing
- says something about sb/sth idiom
- shew
- strike
- suggest
- token
- wear
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display noun (SHOW)
C2 [ C or U ] the fact of someone showing how they feel:
B1 [ C or U ] the way in which words, pictures, etc. are shown electronically, for example on a computer screen:
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Showing and demonstrating
- act
- act sth out
- attest
- barometer
- bespeak
- bring
- bring sth forward
- disclose
- flicker
- manifestation
- produce
- put up sth
- radiate
- revealing
- says something about sb/sth idiom
- shew
- strike
- suggest
- token
- wear
See more results »