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   verb

   • 1. allow or cause (something) to be visible: "a white blouse will show the blood" Similar be visiblebe seenbe in viewmanifestappearbe revealedbe obviousOpposite be invisible
   • ▪ be or become visible: "wrinkles were starting to show on his face" Similar be visiblebe seenbe in viewmanifestappearbe revealedbe obviousOpposite be invisible
   • ▪ offer, exhibit, or produce (something) for inspection: "every salesperson should show an ID card" Similar displayexhibitput on showput on displayput on viewexpose to viewunveilpresentlaunchintroduceairdemonstrateset outset fortharrangearrayflauntparadeuncoverrevealOpposite conceal
   • ▪ put on display in an exhibition or competition: "he ceased early in his career to show his work" Similar displayexhibitput on showput on displayput on viewexpose to viewunveilpresentlaunchintroduceairdemonstrateset outset fortharrangearrayflauntparadeuncoverrevealOpposite conceal
   • ▪ present (a movie or television program) on a screen for public viewing: "ITV showed"
   • ▪ (of a movie) be presented on a screen for public viewing: "a movie showing at the Venice Film Festival"
   • ▪ indicate (a particular time, measurement, etc.): "a travel clock showing the time in different cities"
   • ▪ represent or depict in art: "a postcard showing the Wicklow Mountains"
   • ▪ allow oneself to be seen; appear in public: "he was amazed that she would have the gall to show herself"
   • ▪ arrive or turn up for an appointment or at a gathering: informal "her date failed to show"
   • 2. display or allow to be perceived (a quality, emotion, or characteristic): "it was Frank's turn to show his frustration" Similar manifestmake manifestexhibitrevealconveycommunicatemake knownindicateexpressproclaimintimatemake plainmake obvioussignifyevinceevidencedisclosebetraydivulgegive awayOpposite suppress
   • ▪ accord or treat someone with (a specified quality): "he urged his soldiers to fight them and show no mercy"
   • ▪ (of an emotion) be noticeable: "he tried not to let his relief show"
   • ▪ (of a woman) be visibly pregnant: informal "Shirley was four months pregnant and just starting to show"
   • 3. demonstrate or prove: "experts say this shows the benefit of regular inspections" Similar provedemonstrateconfirmshow beyond doubtmanifestproduce/submit proofproduce/submit evidenceestablish evidenceevincewitness togive substance todeterminedemonstrate the truth ofconvince someonesubstantiatecorroborateverifyestablishratifyvalidateauthenticateattestcertifytestifydocumentbear out
   • ▪ prove or demonstrate oneself to be: "she showed herself to be a harsh critic"
   • ▪ cause to understand or be capable of doing something by explanation or demonstration: "he showed the boy how to operate the machine" Similar demonstrate topoint out toexplain todescribe toexpound toclarifymake clearillustrateexplicateexpoundelucidateteachinstruct someone ingive instructions ingive an idea oftutor someone inindoctrinate someone in
   • ▪ conduct or lead: "show them in, please" Similar escortaccompanytakewalkconductleadusherbowguidedirectsteershepherdattendchaperone
   • 4. finish third or in the first three in a race: North American "Greenough was the only other rider clear in round one, but she failed to show for the tiebreaker"

   noun

   • 1. a spectacle or display, typically an impressive one: "spectacular shows of bluebells" Similar displayarrayarrangementexhibitionpresentationexpositionspectacle
   • 2. a play or other stage performance, especially a musical. Similar performancepublic performancetheatrical performanceproductionstagingplaydramafilmconcertmusicalpieceinformal:gig
   • ▪ a program on television or radio.
   • ▪ an event or competition involving the public display or exhibition of animals, plants, or products: "the annual agricultural show" Similar exhibitiondemonstrationdisplayexpositionfairpresentationextravaganzaspectaclepageantexhibit
   • ▪ an undertaking, project, or organization: informal "I man a desk in a little office. I don't run the show" Similar undertakingaffairoperationproceedingsenterprisebusinessventureorganizationestablishment
   • 3. an outward appearance or display of a quality or feeling: "Joanie was frightened of any show of affection"
   • ▪ an outward display intended to give a particular, false impression: "Drew made a show of looking around for firewood" Similar appearancedisplayimpressionostentationaffectationimagewindow dressingpretenseoutward appearancefalse appearancefrontfalse frontairguisesemblancefalse showillusionposeaffectationprofessionparade
   • 4. a discharge of blood and mucus from the vagina at the onset of labor or menstruation.
   • 5. an opportunity for doing something; a chance: informal US, Australian, New Zealand "I didn't have a show"

   Word Origin Old Englishscēawian ‘look at, inspect’, from a West Germanic base meaning ‘look’; related to Dutch schouwen and German schauen.

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   2 days ago · Synonyms: display, staging, presentation, exhibition More Synonyms of show. 16. countable noun [oft on NOUN] A show is a public exhibition of things, such as works of art, fashionable clothes, or things that have been entered in a competition. The venue for the show is the city's exhibition centre.

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   To show something is to display something, to share it, or to put on a little show about it. Show is a word with many meanings, but they're closely related. There are TV and radio shows, and a play is also a show.

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   Define show. show synonyms, show pronunciation, show translation, English dictionary definition of show. v. showed , shown or showed , show·ing , shows v. tr. 1. a. To cause or allow to be seen; display: showed us his tattoo. b. To display for sale, in...

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   to present or perform as a public entertainment or spectacle: to show a movie. to indicate; point out: to show the way. to guide, escort, or usher: He showed me to my room.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishshow verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   See show in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: show. Definition of show verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   B1. to teach someone how to do something by explaining it or by doing it yourself while they watch: She showed me how to use the new computer system. Have you shown him what to do? show verb (EXPRESS) B2. to express a feeling so that other people are able to notice it: He hasn't shown any interest so far.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySHOW definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   1 day ago · 1. transitive verb. If something shows that a state of affairs exists, it gives information that proves it or makes it clear to people. Research shows that young people still look to parents as their main source for health information. These figures show an increase of over one million in unemployment.