Display vs. Disport

By Jaxson

  • Display (noun)

    A show or spectacle.

    “The trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display.”

  • Display (noun)

    A piece of work to be presented visually.

    “Pupils are expected to produce a wall display about a country of their choice.”

  • Display (noun)

    An electronic screen that shows graphics or text.

  • Display (noun)

    The presentation of information for visual or tactile reception.

  • Display (noun)

    The asterisk symbol, used to denote that the following information will be displayed, eg, *H will “display history”.

  • Display (verb)

    To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

  • Display (verb)

    To make a display; to act as one making a show or demonstration.

  • Display (verb)

    To extend the front of (a column), bringing it into line.

  • Display (verb)

    To make conspicuous by using large or prominent type.

  • Display (verb)

    To discover; to descry.

  • Display (verb)

    To spread out, to unfurl.

    “splay”

  • Disport (verb)

    To gambol.

    “cheer|divert|enjoy|frolic”

  • Disport (noun)

    Anything which matters; a game, a sport.

  • Disport (noun)

    Amusement, entertainment, recreation, relaxation.

  • Disport (noun)

    The way one carries oneself; bearing, carriage, deportment.

  • Disport (noun)

    Bearing, elevation, orientation.

  • Disport (noun)

    Fun, gaiety, joy, merriment, mirth.

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