paraded

Paraded is the past tense and past participle of parade. In general, to parade means to march or assemble in public in a formal or ceremonial manner, or to display something prominently for spectators. Paraded can describe people—such as troops, dignitaries, or participants in a celebration—moving in formation along a route; it can also describe objects, symbols, or ideas presented openly to an audience. The usage often conveys a sense of public display, whether ceremonial or ostentatious.

In military contexts, parades serve purposes such as ritual observance, demonstration of discipline, or national pride. In civilian contexts, parades occur on holidays, commemorations, or public festivals. The phrase 'paraded before the cameras' or 'paraded around the exhibition' emphasizes visibility and public exposure, sometimes with a critical tone implying showiness or self-promotion.

Grammatically, paraded is a regular verb: The regiment paraded through the city center. The spectacle was paraded to the cheering crowd.

See also: parade, procession, pageant. References: general linguistic usage.