Synonyms for ostent
- verb
Most common
Forms
- Past participle
- ostented
e.g. ostented → displayed, demonstrated, manifested, strutted…
Example sentences
- display The author doesn't display much talent in his book.
- demonstrate He went on to demonstrate how to use the machine.
- manifest I manifest my heart's desires quickly and easily.
- strut That strut is weak and needs reinforcing.
- preen A duck will preen its feathers many times over the course of the day.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ostent | steady | |
| display | rising | |
| demonstrate | rising | |
| manifest | steady | |
| strut | steady | |
| preen | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- strut1, preen1
- 7 letters
- display2
- 8 letters
- manifest3
- 9 letters
- ostentate
- 11 letters
- demonstrate3
- 13 letters
- exhibitionize
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (display2 = 2 syllables).