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parade

pa·rade

parade

 
 
pronunciation:
p reId
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: a public procession of people, marching bands, or vehicles in front of spectators as part of a celebration or ceremony.
Our town has a big parade every Fourth of July.
synonyms:
procession
similar words:
march, march
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part of speech: verb
inflections: parades, parading, paraded
definition 1: to show off or display.
She paraded her knowledge of insects for the class.
synonyms:
show off
similar words:
display, flourish
definition 2: to march or participate in a public procession.
The class paraded down the aisle for the graduation ceremony.
synonyms:
march
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derivation: parader (n.)
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