verb

Ostend

OST-ehnd

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Ostend (verb) means to display, exhibit, or show something openly. Example: “The report was written to ostend the company's financial troubles rather than hide them.”

verb

To display, exhibit, or show something openly.

"The report was written to ostend the company's financial troubles rather than hide them."

How to use Ostend

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA rare, formal verb meaning to display or show plainly; more familiar as the name of the Belgian port city.

When to use it

Extremely rare as a verb in modern English — most readers will only know Ostend as the city in Belgium.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Third person singular: ostends
Past tense: ostended

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The report was written to _____ the company's financial troubles rather than hide them.

Etymology

As a place name, the Belgian coastal city Ostend comes from Dutch Oostende, literally "east end," describing its position at the eastern tip of a former island.

Origin: Dutch

Frequently asked questions

What does “Ostend” mean?

The word “Ostend” means to display, exhibit, or show something openly. In plain terms, a rare, formal verb meaning to display or show plainly; more familiar as the name of the Belgian port city.

How do you pronounce “Ostend”?

“Ostend” is pronounced OST-ehnd (/ˈɒstˌɛnd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Ostend” in a sentence?

Here is “Ostend” used in a sentence: “The report was written to ostend the company's financial troubles rather than hide them.”

What part of speech is “Ostend”?

“Ostend” is a verb.

Where does the word “Ostend” come from?

The word “Ostend” comes from Dutch. As a place name, the Belgian coastal city Ostend comes from Dutch Oostende, literally "east end," describing its position at the eastern tip of a former island.

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