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Tamguatlay Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

displaying or showcasing the medal

0Andrew is proudly 00displaying00 / 00showcasing00 the medal that he 01b01u00has02u00 02b00won at the competition. 02br
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00Which underlined word should I use? 02br
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02br 02br 00I find your question interesting. 02br 02br 00If Andrew is holding the medal in his hand, I wouldn't use either. 02br 00The reason is according to the definition, it requires a glass cabinet or something and the medal must be placed in it for showcase to be acceptable.

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  • 02br 02br 00I find your question interesting.
  • 02br 02br 00If Andrew is holding the medal in his hand, I wouldn't use either.
  • 02br 00The reason is according to the definition, it requires a glass cabinet or something and the medal must be placed in it for showcase to be acceptable.
  • 02br 02br 00Unless you meet the above criteria, I would use, showing off.
  • Let's wait for a native speaker.
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0A display case or cabinet, as in a store or museum.02br
00A setting in which someone or something may be displayed, especially to advantage.02br
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00Above is the definition for showcase.02br
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00I find your question interesting. I hope you don't mind me pitching in my two cents.02br
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00If Andrew is holding the med
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0Could a native speaker please respond to my query?02br
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00Thanks in advance.0-
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0Hi,02br
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01font00Andrew is proudly 00displaying00 / 00showcasing00 the medal that he 01b01u00has02u00 02b00won at the competition. 02br
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00Which underlined word should I use? 02br
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02font00'Displaying' is OK. In a context like thi
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0Hi Clive02br
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00Thank you very much for your crystal-clear detailed reply.02br
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00Best regards0-
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