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- [dih-spawrt, -spohrt]
- /dɪˈspɔrt, -ˈspoʊrt/
- /dɪˈspɔːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-spawrt, -spohrt]
- /dɪˈspɔrt, -ˈspoʊrt/
Definitions of disport word
- verb with object disport to divert or amuse (oneself). 1
- verb with object disport to display (oneself) in a sportive manner: The picnickers disported themselves merrily on the beach. 1
- verb without object disport to divert oneself; sport. 1
- noun disport diversion; amusement; play; sport. 1
- noun disport Enjoy oneself unrestrainedly; frolic. 1
- verb disport If you disport yourself somewhere, you amuse yourself there in a happy and energetic way. 0
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Origin of disport
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; (v.) Middle English disporten, desporten < Anglo-French desporter, equivalent to des- dis-1 + porter literally, to carry (see port5); (noun) Middle English < Anglo-French, derivative of the v.
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Parts of speech for Disport
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disport popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
disport usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disport
noun disport
- play — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
- frolic — merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun.
- amusement — Amusement is the feeling that you have when you think that something is funny or amusing.
- merriment — cheerful or joyful gaiety; mirth; hilarity; laughter.
- recreation — the act of creating anew.
verb disport
- show off — a theatrical production, performance, or company.
- pose — a movement in which the dancer steps, in any desired position, from one foot to the other with a straight knee onto the flat foot, demi-pointe, or pointe.
- swagger — to walk or strut with a defiant or insolent air.
- strut — to walk with a vain, pompous bearing, as with head erect and chest thrown out, as if expecting to impress observers.
- flaunt — to parade or display oneself conspicuously, defiantly, or boldly.
Antonyms for disport
noun disport
- port — located on the left side of a vessel or aircraft.
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