Ostend
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.”
How to use Ostend
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rare, formal verb meaning to display or show plainly; more familiar as the name of the Belgian port city.
Extremely rare as a verb in modern English — most readers will only know Ostend as the city in Belgium.
Word forms
ostended past tense, ostends singular
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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.
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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