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Can I say,They made banners to show their support for Jack and Lily.They came with banners of they made themselves to show support.They cheered and waved with their banners.They cheered and waved their banners to the idols.

Philip · Accepted Answer

Vincent Teo Can I say,

They made banners to show their support for Jack and Lily.

They came with banners of they made themselves to show support.

They cheered and waved with their banners.

They cheered and waved their banners to the idols.

I have trouble understanding "waving banners". If they are long, held by more than one person each, they would more likely be "displaying" the banners.

Note #2 deletion.

Vincent Teo · Answer

I also not very sure if we saw a singer singing on the stage. His fans normally brought along the board and banners they made. They normally cheered and waved them together. So, i thought the verb "waved banners" is correct verb. What do you think?

Another question, we also saw the fans waved the sticks in hands. The sticks would shine at night, normally used for the concert. What do we call them? "shiny sticks" ?

Hoa Thai · Answer

Vincent TeoI also not very sure if we saw a singer singing on the stage. His fans normally brought along the board and banners they made. They normally cheered and waved them together. So, i thought the verb "waved banners" is correct verb. What do you think?

Another question, we also saw the fans waved the sticks in hands. The sticks would shine at night, normally used for the concert. What do we call them? "shiny sticks" ?

Hi Vincent,

According to Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English:
“banner [countable]
a long piece of cloth on which something is written, often carried between two poles:
EX: The onlookers were shouting, cheering, and waving banners.”

According to American Heritage Dictionary:

“banner n.

A piece of cloth attached to a staff and used as a standard by a monarch, military commander, or knight.
The flag of a nation, state, or army.

A piece of cloth bearing a motto or legend, as of a club.”

If you use one of the above definitions, then wave can certainly be used.

However, some people associate a banner with a long piece of cloth showing large slogan / message. These banners are not held by people but hang high up. Therefore, display is more suitable than wave.

Oh about the sticks – I have heard people call them LightStick or LumiStick. Other terms might be used too.

Hope that helps,
Hoa Thai

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