Meaning of 'show'

noun

the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

Example: "a remarkable show of skill"

noun

pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression

Synonyms: appearance

noun

a social event involving a public performance or entertainment

Example: "they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway"

noun

something intended to communicate a particular impression

Synonyms: display

verb

establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

Synonyms: prove demonstrate shew establish

verb

indicate a certain reading

Synonyms: record

verb

give evidence of, as of records

Example: "The diary shows their distress that evening."

verb

indicate a place, direction, person, or thing

Synonyms: point designate indicate

verb

give expression to

Example: "They showed their disappointment."

Synonyms: express evince

verb

provide evidence for

Example: "The blood test showed that they were immune."

Synonyms: manifest evidence evidence prove demonstrate attest certify testify bear witness

verb

finish third or better in a horse or dog race

Example: "I bet $2 on number six to show."

verb

show in, or as in, a picture

Synonyms: picture render depict

verb

take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

Example: "The usher showed us to our seats"

Synonyms: usher

verb

make visible or noticeable

Example: "I showed my talent for cooking when I made a crème brûlée."

verb

be or become visible or noticeable

Example: "Their good upbringing really shows."

Synonyms: show up

verb

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

Example: "They show their dogs frequently."

Synonyms: exhibit