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   show

   /ʃəʊ/

   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 film or television programme) on a screen for viewing: "ITV showed"
   • ▪ (of a film) be presented for 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. allow (a quality or emotion) to be perceived; display: "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 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"
   • ▪ explain or demonstrate something to: "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 light entertainment programme on television or radio.
   • ▪ an event or competition involving the public display of animals, plants, or products: "a dog 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 false impression: "Drew made a show of looking around for firewood" Similar appearancedisplayimpressionostentationaffectationimagewindow dressingpretenceoutward appearancefalse appearancefrontfalse frontairguisesemblancefalse showillusionposeaffectationprofessionparade
   • ▪ a ludicrous spectacle: informal "now don't make a show of yourself in front of him"
   • 4. a discharge of blood and mucus from the vagina at the onset of labour 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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   Jun 11, 2024 · Show Synonyms: display, exhibit, present, reveal, demonstrate, indicate, manifest, unveil, expose, disclose, illustrate, parade, depict, point out, set forth, portray, represent, flaunt, prove, evidence.