Sported: meaning, definitions and examples
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sported
[ spษหrtษชd ]
past tense
Sported is the past tense of the verb 'sport', which means to wear or display something in a way that attracts attention. It can also mean to engage in a sport or physical activity for enjoyment or amusement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She sported a beautiful dress at the party.
- They sported their favorite team's jerseys during the game.
- He sported an impressive new haircut for the occasion.
Translations
Translations of the word "sported" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esportivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช sportlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ berolahraga
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะพััะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ sportowy
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใผใใฎ
๐ซ๐ท sportif
๐ช๐ธ deportivo
๐น๐ท spor
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํฌ์ธ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูุงุถู
๐จ๐ฟ sportovnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกportovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟๅจ็
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกportni
๐ฎ๐ธ รญรพrรณtta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฟะพััััา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแ แขแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ idman
๐ฒ๐ฝ deportivo
Etymology
The word 'sport' originates from the Old French term 'desport', which meant 'leisure' or 'amusement'. It was derived from the Latin word 'deportare', meaning 'to carry away' or 'to divert'. The modern sense of the word began to take shape in the late 14th century, referring to physical games and activities undertaken for enjoyment. Over time, 'sport' evolved to encompass a wide range of competitive physical activities, leading to the verb 'sport' being used as early as the early 19th century. The past tense 'sported' reflects the common practice of discussing past activities in relation to leisure and athleticism, capturing the essence of enjoyment and display.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,812, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 23809 illegitimacy
- 23810 gutted
- 23811 disbelieve
- 23812 sported
- 23813 legitimize
- 23814 aerodrome
- 23815 tickling
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