noun
- Something intended to communicate a particular impression.
- usage: "made a display of strength"; "a show of impatience"; "a good show of looking interested"
- synonyms: show
- Something shown to the public.
- usage: "the museum had many exhibits of oriental art"
- A visual representation of something.
- synonyms: presentation
- Behavior that makes your feelings public.
- usage: "a display of emotion"
- Exhibiting openly in public view.
- usage: "a display of courage"
- An electronic device that represents information in visual form.
- synonyms: video display
verb
- To show, make visible or apparent.
- usage: "The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month"; "Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts"; "National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship"
- Attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals. .
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