display (something) to (someone)

display (something) to (someone)

To show or present something to someone. You'll have to display your credentials to the guard before you can enter. We have to display these findings to the board of trustees, regardless of the scandal it might ultimately reveal. I was quickly admitted after I displayed my police badge to the fellows at the checkpoint.

See also: display, to

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display something to someone

to show something to someone. The peacock displayed his tail feathers to the other birds. Would you please display the artwork to the committee?

See also: display, to

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