Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun display

6 senses of display

Sense 1
display, show -- (something intended to communicate a particular impression; "made a display of strength"; "a show of impatience"; "a good show of looking interested")
       => demonstration, demo -- (a visual presentation showing how something works; "the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations"; "the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response")

Sense 2
display, exhibit, showing -- (something shown to the public; "the museum had many exhibits of oriental art")
       => show -- (the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining; "a remarkable show of skill")

Sense 3
display, presentation -- (a visual representation of something)
       => representation -- (a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something)

Sense 4
display -- (behavior that makes your feelings public; "a display of emotion")
       => disclosure, revelation, revealing -- (the speech act of making something evident)

Sense 5
display -- (exhibiting openly in public view; "a display of courage")
       => communication -- (something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups)

Sense 6
display, video display -- (an electronic device that represents information in visual form)
       => electronic device -- (a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb display

2 senses of display

Sense 1
expose, exhibit, display -- (to show, make visible or apparent; "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")
       => show -- (make visible or noticeable; "She showed her talent for cooking"; "Show me your etchings, please")

Sense 2
display -- (attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals)
       => woo, court, romance, solicit -- (make amorous advances towards; "John is courting Mary")

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