verb
ostentate
Ostentate (verb) means to show something off in a proud, attention-seeking way.
verb
1
To show something off in a proud, attention-seeking way.
"Society insisted that it was bad form to ostentate one's sickness unnecessarily."
— R. Porter & D. Porter (1988)
2
To boast or show off.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin ostentātus, perfect passive participle of ostentō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), intensive from ostendō. Doublet of ostent.
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What is the meaning of ostentate?
"ostentate" (verb) means to show something off in a proud, attention-seeking way.
What is another word for ostentate?
Other words for "ostentate" include swank, flash, flaunt.
What are the different meanings of ostentate?
"ostentate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To show something off in a proud, attention-seeking way; 2. To boast or show off.
