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   • 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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   verb. These are words and phrases related to show. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of show. Does my slip show?. Synonyms. be visible. be within view. come into view. appear. peep forth. be noticeable. attract attention. Antonyms. hide. conceal. secrete. withhold. suppress. be invisible.

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   definitions. sentences. thesaurus. words. phrases. idioms. Parts of speech. verbs. nouns. adjectives. Tags. display. present. tell. suggest new. demonstrate. v. #reveal, manifest. indicate. v. #demonstrate. exhibit. v., n. #present, reveal. prove. v. #bare, open. reveal. v. #present, prove. evidence. v., n. #manifest, mark. manifest.

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   3 days ago · Synonyms for SHOW: be visible, appear, display, exhibit, present, prove, clarify, demonstrate, elucidate, point out, …

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   show. WordReference English Thesaurus © 2024. Sense: Noun: exhibition. Synonyms: presentation, exhibition, exhibit (US), art exhibit (US), display, demonstration, demo (informal), program, programme (UK), showing, appearance, art show, flower show, boat show, home show, dog show, public viewing, public display. Sense: Verb: exhibit. Synonyms:

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   SHOW in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for SHOW. Synonyms. Similar meaning. View all. demonstrate. indicate. exhibit. prove. reveal. evidence. manifest. evince. appear. performance. presentation. express. exhibition. present. disclose. showing. spectacle. show up. illustrate. lead. usher. depict. guide. escort. play. Antonyms.

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   Shows Synonyms: 193 Synonyms and Antonyms for Shows | YourDictionary.com. Home. Thesaurus. Shows Synonyms and Antonyms. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Common Words. Unique Words. Indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively. (Verb) Synonyms: registers. records. points. reads. notes. designates. indicates. marks.

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   Find 749 synonyms for shows and other similar words that you can use instead based on 18 separate contexts from our thesaurus.