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   Show

   /SHō/

   

   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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   To show something is to display something, to share it, or to put on a little show about it. ... define, delineate. show the form or outline of. bring home. make ...

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › showShow - definition of show by The Free Dictionary

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   v. showed, shown (shōn) 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 exhibition, or in competition: showed her most recent paintings. c. To permit access to (a house, for example) when offering for sale or rent.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › showshow | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   show meaning: 1. If numbers, results, facts, etc show something, they prove that it is true: 2. to let someone…. Learn more.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionshow verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   show somebody something She wants to show the world her ability. show yourself + adj. She had shown herself unable to deal with money. show yourself + noun You have shown yourself a master tactician. show yourself to be/have something He has shown himself to be ready to make compromises. show that… He has shown that he is ready to make ...

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   The latest computers will be on show at the exhibition. A local artist is holding a show of her recent work. The show features the work of local artists. There were more than 500 exhibitors at the trade show. a show organized by a small gallery; He presented a show of Cuban art and photographs at the 4th Avenue Gallery.

7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › showshow - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 19, 2024 · show (third-person singular simple present shows, present participle showing, simple past showed or (archaic) shew, past participle shown or (now rare, US) showed) ( transitive) To display, to have somebody see (something). The car's dull finish showed years of neglect. All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed ...

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   Show definition: . See examples of SHOW used in a sentence.