parade

The word “parade” has 2 syllables: pa-rade

It's pronounced as /pəˈreɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for parade?

In the thesaurus, “parade” has 18 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for parade along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for parade

  • brandish
  • ceremony
  • demonstrate
  • demonstration
  • display
  • exhibit
  • flash
  • march
  • prance
  • procession
  • ritual
  • show
  • spectacle
  • stride
  • strut
  • swagger
  • trot out
  • wave

Antonyms for parade

Meanings of parade

  • noun
    1. An organized procession consisting of a series of consecutive displays, performances, exhibits, etc. displayed by moving down a street past a crowd of spectators.
    2. A procession of people moving down a street, organized to protest something.
    3. Any succession, series, or display of items.
    4. A line of goslings led by one parent and often trailed by the other.
    5. Pompous show; formal display or exhibition; outward show (as opposed to substance).
    6. An assembling of troops for inspection or to receive orders.
    7. Posture of defense; guard.
    8. The ground where a military display is held, or where troops are drilled.
    9. A public walk; a promenade; now used in street names.
    10. (collective) (uncommon) A term of venery denoting a herd of elephants on the move.
  • verb
    1. To march in or as if in a procession.
    2. To cause (someone) to march in or as if in a procession; to display or show (something) during a procession.
    3. To exhibit in a showy or ostentatious manner.
    4. To march past.
    5. To march through or along; (of a vehicle) to move slowly through or along.
    6. To assemble to receive orders.
    7. To assemble (soldiers, sailors) for inspection, to receive orders, etc.
    8. (of geese and other waterfowl) To march in a line led by one parent and often trailed by the other.

Example Sentences

  • The annual Thanksgiving parade brought crowds of people to the city streets.
  • She watched the graduation parade with pride as her sister walked by.
  • They decided to parade their achievements on social media.
  • A fleet of ships sailed by in a grand parade for the celebration.
  • The military parade showcased impressive formations and precision.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to parade, such as: brandish, camouflage, ceremony, conceal, concealment, curtain, demonstrate.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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