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mostrar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • display verb To show something openly so it can be seen clearly.
  • expose verb To uncover or reveal something that was hidden, especially something wrong or shameful.
  • put up phrasal verb To build, erect or fix something in a raised position so that it can be seen or used.
  • show verb To let someone see something.

Senses

mostrar is used for these senses in English:

  • display (transitive) To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.
  • expose To submit to an active (mostly dangerous) substance like an allergen, ozone, nicotine, solvent, or to any other stress, in order to test the reaction, resistance, etc.
  • put up (transitive, idiom) To house; to shelter; to take in.
  • put up (transitive) To endure; to put up with; to tolerate.
  • take on (idiomatic) To begin to have or exhibit.

display — full definition

  1. verb To show something openly so it can be seen clearly.
  2. noun A screen that shows text, images, or graphics.
  3. noun An arrangement of items set out for people to view, often for sale or exhibition.

expose — full definition

  1. verb To uncover or reveal something that was hidden, especially something wrong or shameful.
  2. verb To put someone or something at risk of harm, such as a disease, danger, or harsh conditions.
  3. verb To let light fall onto photographic film in order to capture an image.

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