display
displays
displaying
displayed
Display means to show or exhibit. Regular: display-displayed-displayed.
Meanings
- To show publicly
- To exhibit
- To demonstrate quality
Common Collocations
display of
on display
display case
display emotion
window display
Tip for Learners
On display = being shown. Display of affection = showing love publicly. Both verb and noun.
Present Simple
| I | display |
| you | display |
| he/she/it | displays |
| we | display |
| they | display |
Examples - Present Simple
- I display my artwork in local galleries.
- You display patience when dealing with difficult clients.
- She displays great talent in her performances.
- We display products in the storefront window.
- They display flags on national holidays.
Present Continuous
| I | am displaying |
| you | are displaying |
| he/she/it | is displaying |
| we | are displaying |
| they | are displaying |
Examples - Present Continuous
- I am displaying my photos at the exhibition.
- You are displaying remarkable courage right now.
- He is displaying the trophy in the cabinet.
- We are displaying the new collection this week.
- They are displaying fireworks tonight.
Present Perfect
| I | have displayed |
| you | have displayed |
| he/she/it | has displayed |
| we | have displayed |
| they | have displayed |
Examples - Present Perfect
- I have displayed my work in many countries.
- You have displayed incredible strength during this crisis.
- She has displayed outstanding leadership skills.
- We have displayed all available merchandise.
- They have displayed unity in the face of adversity.
Present Perfect Continuous
| I | have been displaying |
| you | have been displaying |
| he/she/it | has been displaying |
| we | have been displaying |
| they | have been displaying |
Examples - Present Perfect Continuous
- I have been displaying my art for twenty years.
- You have been displaying patience all morning.
- He has been displaying symptoms for days.
- We have been displaying products at the fair all week.
- They have been displaying their collection since opening.
Past Simple
| I | displayed |
| you | displayed |
| he/she/it | displayed |
| we | displayed |
| they | displayed |
Examples - Past Simple
- I displayed my photographs at the community center.
- You displayed great wisdom in that decision.
- He displayed his medals proudly.
- We displayed the winning entries in the lobby.
- They displayed traditional costumes at the festival.
Past Continuous
| I | was displaying |
| you | were displaying |
| he/she/it | was displaying |
| we | were displaying |
| they | were displaying |
Examples - Past Continuous
- I was displaying my paintings when the critic arrived.
- You were displaying frustration during the meeting.
- She was displaying her jewelry at the showcase.
- We were displaying the new models when sales increased.
- They were displaying artifacts before the museum closed.
Past Perfect
| I | had displayed |
| you | had displayed |
| he/she/it | had displayed |
| we | had displayed |
| they | had displayed |
Examples - Past Perfect
- I had displayed my work before the competition started.
- You had displayed concern before anyone else noticed.
- He had displayed his credentials before being hired.
- We had displayed the items before the sale began.
- They had displayed warning signs before the incident.
Past Perfect Continuous
| I | had been displaying |
| you | had been displaying |
| he/she/it | had been displaying |
| we | had been displaying |
| they | had been displaying |
Examples - Past Perfect Continuous
- I had been displaying art for years before gaining recognition.
- You had been displaying symptoms before the diagnosis.
- She had been displaying talent since childhood.
- We had been displaying merchandise for hours before selling out.
- They had been displaying aggression before intervention.
Future Simple
| I | will display |
| you | will display |
| he/she/it | will display |
| we | will display |
| they | will display |
Examples - Future Simple
- I will display my latest work at the gallery.
- You will display the data on the screen.
- He will display his collection next month.
- We will display our achievements at the conference.
- They will display the decorations for the holiday.
Future Continuous
| I | will be displaying |
| you | will be displaying |
| he/she/it | will be displaying |
| we | will be displaying |
| they | will be displaying |
Examples - Future Continuous
- I will be displaying my sculptures all summer.
- You will be displaying products at the trade show.
- She will be displaying her research at the symposium.
- We will be displaying the new line throughout the season.
- They will be displaying fireworks throughout the celebration.
Future Perfect
| I | will have displayed |
| you | will have displayed |
| he/she/it | will have displayed |
| we | will have displayed |
| they | will have displayed |
Examples - Future Perfect
- I will have displayed my work in every major city by then.
- You will have displayed the results before the meeting.
- He will have displayed all his pieces by the exhibition's end.
- We will have displayed everything before opening day.
- They will have displayed their capabilities by the deadline.
Future Perfect Continuous
| I | will have been displaying |
| you | will have been displaying |
| he/she/it | will have been displaying |
| we | will have been displaying |
| they | will have been displaying |
Examples - Future Perfect Continuous
- I will have been displaying art for thirty years by then.
- You will have been displaying products for decades.
- She will have been displaying talent her whole life.
- We will have been displaying items throughout the fair.
- They will have been displaying their heritage for generations.