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单词 ostentate
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Definition of ostentate in English:

ostentate

verb ˈɒstɛnteɪtˈɒst(ə)nteɪt
rare
  • with object To make a show of; to show off; to display ostentatiously or boastfully.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Resignation Northampton Priory. From classical Latin ostentāt-, past participial stem of ostentāre to show off, to display ostentatiously, to exhibit, display, frequentative form of ostendere. Compare Spanish ostentar, Catalan ostentar, Italian ostentare.

 
 

Definition of ostentate in US English:

ostentate

verb
rare
  • with object To make a show of; to show off; to display ostentatiously or boastfully.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Resignation Northampton Priory. From classical Latin ostentāt-, past participial stem of ostentāre to show off, to display ostentatiously, to exhibit, display, frequentative form of ostendere. Compare Spanish ostentar, Catalan ostentar, Italian ostentare.

 
 
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