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ostentate

/ˈɒs.tən.teɪt/

Traduction: Verbe vieilli ou rare signifiant exhiber ou montrer avec ostentation ; faire une démonstration vaniteuse ou prétentieuse de quelque chose.

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verb

/ˈɒs.tən.teɪt/formalobsolète
  • frVerbe vieilli ou rare signifiant exhiber ou montrer avec ostentation ; faire une démonstration vaniteuse ou prétentieuse de quelque chose.

An obsolete verb meaning to display or show off ostentatiously; to make a vain or pretentious show.

  1. Display proudlyC2formal

    To show off something in a boastful or pretentious manner, often to impress others.

    frÉtaler avec ostentation

    • He would often ostentate his wealth by wearing expensive jewelry.
    • She ostentated her knowledge of art at every opportunity.
    • The politician ostentated his charitable donations during the campaign.

    Synonymesboastbrandishdisplayexhibitflauntparadeshow offvaunt

    Antonymesconcealcoverdisguisehide