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grandstanded

grandstanded is the simple past and past participle of grandstand.

Meaning of grandstand

Verb

grandstand (third-person singular simple present grandstands, present participle grandstanding, simple past and past participle grandstanded)

  1. (intransitive) To behave dramatically or showily to impress an audience or observers; to pander to a crowd.
    • Many politicians prefer to grandstand on hot-button issues rather than enact tough policy changes.
    Synonyms:
    showboat

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Questions about grandstanded

What is grandstanded the simple past and past participle of?
Grandstanded is the simple past and past participle of grandstand.

Words near grandstanded in the dictionary

  1. grandstand
  2. grandstand finish
  3. grandstand finishes
  4. grandstand play
  5. grandstand plays
  6. grandstanded
  7. grandstander
  8. grandstanders
  9. grandstanding
  10. grandstandings
  11. grandstands

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