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ostentou

[ɔʃ.tẽ.ˈtow]
verb
displayed, showed off, flaunted
1. Third person singular preterite of 'ostentar' - to display something prominently or proudly, often excessively
He flaunted his new car to all his friends.
Ele ostentou seu carro novo para todos os seus amigos.
2. To exhibit or show off in a way that is intended to impress others
She displayed her jewelry collection at the event.
Ela ostentou sua coleção de joias no evento.
3. To make a showy or conspicuous display of something
The company flaunted its success in their advertisements.
A empresa ostentou seu sucesso em seus anúncios.
NYC Slang
flexed, showed out
Synonyms
exibiumostrouapresentoudesfilourevelou
Antonyms
escondeuocultoudissimulou

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ostentou
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
ostentou
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ostentar luxo
ostentar riqueza
ostentar poder
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