Show — synonyms, show antonyms, definition

1. show (Noun)

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show (Noun) — The act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining. ex. "a remarkable show of skill"

show (Noun) — Something intended to communicate a particular impression. ex. "a show of impatience" ex. "a good show of looking interested"

show (Noun) — A social event involving a public performance or entertainment. ex. "they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway"

show (Noun) — Pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression. ex. "that ceremony is just for show"

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2. show (Verb)

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show (Verb) — Give an exhibition of to an interested audience. ex. "She shows her dogs frequently"

show (Verb) — Make clear the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment. ex. "The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture"

show (Verb) — (law) provide evidence for. ex. "The blood test showed that he was the father"

show (Verb) — Make visible or noticeable. ex. "She showed her talent for cooking" ex. "Show me your etchings, please"

show (Verb) — (art) show in, or as in, a picture. ex. "This scene shows country life"

show (Verb) — Give expression to. ex. "She showed her disappointment"

show (Verb) — Make clear (e.g. with a sign) which place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively. ex. "I showed the customer the glove section"

show (Verb) — Be or become visible or noticeable. ex. "His good upbringing really shows" ex. "The dirty side will show" ex. "His good upbringing really shows up"

show (Verb) — Indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments. ex. "The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero"

show (Verb) — Give evidence of, as of records. ex. "The diary shows his distress that evening"

show (Verb) — Take (someone) to their seats, as in theatres or auditoriums. ex. "he showed us to our seats"

show (Verb) — Finish third or better in a horse or dog race. ex. "he bet $2 on number six to show"

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