Show
verbNoun
something intended to communicate a particular impression
“a show of impatience”
“a good show of looking interested”
pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
“that ceremony is just for show”
Similar:AppearanceType of:PretenseSimulationPretencea social event involving a public performance or entertainment
“they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway”
the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
“a remarkable show of skill”
Type of:AmusementEntertainment
Verb
be or become visible or noticeable
“His good upbringing really shows”
“The dirty side will show”
Type of:Appearprovide evidence for
“The blood test showed that he was the father”
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
“The usher showed us to our seats”
Similar:UsherType of:GuideDirectLeadindicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
“The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero”
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
“I showed the customer the glove section”
give expression to
“She showed her disappointment”
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
“The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture”
Type of:SubstantiateCorroborateAffirmgive an exhibition of to an interested audience
“She shows her dogs frequently”
finish third or better in a horse or dog race
“he bet $2 on number six to show”
Type of:RaceRungive evidence of, as of records
“The diary shows his distress that evening”
make visible or noticeable
“She showed her talent for cooking”
show in, or as in, a picture
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