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sported

/ˈspɔːrtɪd/ /ˈspɔːrdɪd/

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verb

To amuse oneself, to play.

Examples :

"children sporting on the green"

entertainment action game

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verb

To mock or tease, treat lightly, toy with.

Examples :

"The older kids sometimes sported the younger ones for their funny hats. "

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verb

To display; to have as a notable feature.

Examples :

"The young boy sported a bright red backpack on his first day of school. "

appearance style

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verb

To divert; to amuse; to make merry.

Examples :

"The children sported in the park, chasing each other and laughing with delight. "

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verb

To represent by any kind of play.

Examples :

"The team sported their new uniforms for the first time at the game. "

sport entertainment

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verb

To practise the diversions of the field or the turf; to be given to betting, as upon races.

Examples :

"John sported at the local racetrack every Saturday, hoping to win enough to pay his rent. "

sport bet entertainment

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verb

To assume suddenly a new and different character from the rest of the plant or from the type of the species; said of a bud, shoot, plant, or animal.

Examples :

"The rose bush unexpectedly sported a single yellow bloom, unlike the rest of the plant's vibrant red roses. "

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verb

To close (a door).

Examples :

"The student quickly sported the door to the classroom to avoid being late. "

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