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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-spawrt, -spohrt]
- /dɪˈspɔrt, -ˈspoʊrt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-spawrt, -spohrt]
- /dɪˈspɔrt, -ˈspoʊrt/
Definitions of disported word
- verb with object disported to divert or amuse (oneself). 1
- verb with object disported to display (oneself) in a sportive manner: The picnickers disported themselves merrily on the beach. 1
- verb without object disported to divert oneself; sport. 1
- noun disported diversion; amusement; play; sport. 1
- noun disported Simple past tense and past participle of disport. 1
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Origin of disported
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 Disported
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disported 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
disported usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disported
verb disported
- flash — a precedence code for handling messages about initial enemy contact or operational combat messages of extreme urgency within the U.S. military.
- wield — to exercise (power, authority, influence, etc.), as in ruling or dominating.
- trot out — (of a horse) to go at a gait between a walk and a run, in which the legs move in diagonal pairs, but not quite simultaneously, so that when the movement is slow one foot at least is always on the ground, and when fast all four feet are momentarily off the ground at once.
- disport — to divert or amuse (oneself).
- raise — to move to a higher position; lift up; elevate: to raise one's hand; sleepy birds raising their heads and looking about.
noun disported
- frolicked — merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun.
Antonyms for disported
verb disported
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
- guard — to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
- protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
verb with object disported
- ported — Military. the position of a rifle or other weapon when ported.
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