Paraded: meaning, definitions and examples
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paraded
[ pəˈreɪdɪd ]
public display
To parade means to display something in a public setting, often as part of a celebration or event. It can refer to the act of marching in a procession or showcasing something prominently. The term can also imply a boastful or ostentatious exhibition of something, such as feelings or possessions. Parades are common in various cultures as a form of celebration and community engagement.
Synonyms
display, exhibit, march, procession.
Examples of usage
- The team paraded through the streets after winning the championship.
- The school's band paraded at the annual festival.
- She paraded her new dress at the party.
- The animals paraded in front of the crowd during the carnival.
Translations
Translations of the word "paraded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desfilado
🇮🇳 परेड किया गया
🇩🇪 paradiert
🇮🇩 dijalan
🇺🇦 парадував
🇵🇱 przemarszowany
🇯🇵 パレードされた
🇫🇷 défilé
🇪🇸 desfilado
🇹🇷 geçit töreni yapıldı
🇰🇷 행진했다
🇸🇦 تم العرض
🇨🇿 průvod
🇸🇰 prezentovaný
🇨🇳 游行
🇸🇮 paradiran
🇮🇸 parade
🇰🇿 парад
🇬🇪 პარადა
🇦🇿 parad
🇲🇽 desfilado
Etymology
The word 'parade' originates from the Middle French term 'parade', which itself comes from the Italian 'parata', meaning 'a show or display'. This Italian word is derived from the verb 'parare', meaning 'to prepare or order'. The term began to be used in English in the early 17th century to refer to various forms of ostentatious display, especially military or ceremonial shows. Over time, its meaning broadened to include any organized public celebration or display, such as parades for holidays, cultural events, or significant achievements. Parading, therefore, encapsulates both the idea of showcasing and the communal experience of witnessing or being part of a grand display.