Meaning & use
display
To put something in a visible place so that it can be seen by others.
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The bakery displayed its fresh pastries in the front window to attract passersby.
Athletes displayed remarkable composure during the final seconds of the championship game.
A note on using this word
Display can describe physically showing objects or showing a quality or emotion openly, as in 'display courage.'
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An arrangement of items presented for people to look at, or a screen that shows information.
The museum's new display of ancient coins drew crowds all week.
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