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English > 1 sense of the word ostentate:
VERBperceptionostentate, flaunt, flash, show off, swankdisplay proudly
English > ostentate: 1 sense > verb 1, perception
MeaningDisplay proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonymsflaunt, flash, show off, swank
NarrowerflexExhibit the strength of
splurgeBe showy or ostentatious
Broaderexpose, exhibit, displayTo show, make visible or apparent
Catalanpresumir
Spanishpresumir
Nounsostentationpretentious / pretentious or showy or vulgar display
ostentationa gaudy outward display