disport

verb

Definition of disportnext
1
as in to amuse
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied disported themselves with silly games while they waited in the airport

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2
as in to play
to engage in activity for amusement a full-service resort where vacationers may disport at a variety of indoor and outdoor activities

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3
as in to cavort
to play and run about happily the puppies disported in the backyard while we ate on the patio

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4
as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention football fans triumphantly disported the sports memorabilia for which they had just paid extravagant prices

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Recent Examples of disport Zeman has disported himself as one of Putin’s most outspoken allies inside the European Union, in particular as an opponent of the sanctions imposed on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine in 2014. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2017 Today, in the face of widespread public revulsion, some of the marchers discover that being identified disporting themselves has unpleasant consequences. — John E. McIntyre, baltimoresun.com, 14 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disport
  1. amuse
  2. play
  3. cavort
  4. display
  5. entertain
  6. frolic
  7. dance
  8. exhibit
Verb
  • Horgan ended up incorporating some of those videos—AI slop of dogs blowing up houses with laser beam eyes, for instance—which amused Murphy.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Students were especially amused that AI had John Singer, who acts as a hub connecting all the other characters, speaking on a variety of subjects.
    — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of amuse
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  • And most notably for Premier League fans, there is plenty of opportunity to gauge each English club, with Liverpool and Arsenal the only teams playing concurrently on the opening week.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Propulsion capacity grows The PAC-3 MSE’s propulsion system plays a critical role during an engagement.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of play
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  • Euphoric players cavorting in disbelief, long-suffering fans crumpling to their knees in tears, commentators’ voices cracking at the drama of it all.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • Actors depicting a who’s who of artists, like Picasso and Warhol, cavort around the stage.
    — Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 25 July 2026
Definition of cavort
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  • At home, the Tigers have a setup in their cage, displaying moves from starters and relievers on a screen, allowing players to practice reads and jumps.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The term seems to imply a mastery of all the resources of a form, displayed in a surprising context without self-conscious artfulness.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of display
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  • Yes; families are clearly the property's sweet spot, thanks to extensive kids programming, multiple pools, and a schedule of activities that keeps younger travelers entertained from morning until night.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Borden entertained O’Neil and other actors at her Maplecroft mansion in Fall River.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of entertain
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  • The small-dog park remained on top of the 100 African graves — though pets are prohibited from frolicking in the island’s other cemeteries.
    — Oliver Wu, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Many a time while working in the field, Walker and her team saw their target species frolicking above their heads, yet their nets remained frustratingly empty at the end of the night.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of frolic
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  • Siale succinctly said what everybody else was dancing around.
    — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Savchenko has been actively pursuing opportunities outside of dancing and is dabbling with a career in acting.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of dance
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  • Alongside her acting, Park is established as a multidisciplinary visual artist whose work has been exhibited at major French and international venues.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Its importance to the company was exhibited earlier this year when Moncler held a fashion show in Aspen for the Grenoble line, also opening a store for the label in the ski town.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of exhibit

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