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disported


Meanings
  • Verb

    To throw or toss about carelessly; to disperse or scatter in a disorderly manner.


Synonyms

cheer , divert , enjoy , frolic
Variants
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disport , disported , disporting , disportment , disportments , disports
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to throw' or 'to cast'. Derived from the Old French desporter, meaning 'to carry away'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'disported' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

  2. In heraldry, a disported charge is one that is placed in an unusual or unnatural position.


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  1. Disorder: Disported is a verb that describes a state of disorder or chaos.

  2. Scatter: Disported is related to the verb 'scatter', which means to throw or distribute in all directions.


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In literature, 'disported' has been used to describe the behavior of characters who are acting in an unruly or disorderly manner.

How to Memorize "disported"

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    - Visualize someone throwing or tossing objects in a careless or disorderly manner.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'disported' with the idea of disorder or chaos.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'disported' as 'disorder ported'.


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