verb

display

to display, to show, to exhibit

The museum displays many ancient artefacts.

The museum displays many ancient artifacts.

He displayed great courage during the fire.

He displayed great courage during the fire.

The screen displays the time and date.

The screen displays the time and date.

((sth.)) to put something in a place where people can see it easily. The museum displays many ancient artifacts.

((a quality/feeling)) to show a feeling, quality, or ability. He displayed great courage during the fire.

Synonyms: show, exhibit, present; Antonyms: hide, conceal

From Latin 'displicare' meaning 'to unfold', from 'dis-' (apart) and 'plicare' (to fold). The idea is to unfold something for others to see.

Imagine unfolding ('dis-' + 'plicare') a map or poster to show it to everyone. This is the core meaning of 'display'.

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