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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. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › showShow - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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...

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHOW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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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.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishshow verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [transitive] to teach or demonstrate the way to do something, for example by letting somebody watch you do it or by explaining it.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › showSHOW Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryshow | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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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.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › showshow | meaning of show in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   The man grinned, showing bad teeth. 2 prove something [ transitive] to provide facts or information that make it clear that something is true, that something exists, or that something has happened Figures showed a 9% rise in inflation.