Definition of show - Rhyme Finder

Definitions

Noun

the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining; "a remarkable show of skill"

Noun

something intended to communicate a particular impression; "made a display of strength"; "a show of impatience"; "a good show of looking interested"

Noun

a social event involving a public performance or entertainment; "they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway"

Noun

pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression; "they try to keep up appearances"; "that ceremony is just for show"

Verb

give an exhibition of to an interested audience; "She shows her dogs frequently"; "We will demo the new software in Washington"

Verb

establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"; "The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture"

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provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence"

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make visible or noticeable; "She showed her talent for cooking"; "Show me your etchings, please"

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show in, or as in, a picture; "This scene depicts country life"; "the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting"

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give expression to; "She showed her disappointment"

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indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively; "I showed the customer the glove section"; "He pointed to the empty parking space"; "he indicated his opponents"

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be or become visible or noticeable; "His good upbringing really shows"; "The dirty side will show"

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indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments; "The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero"; "The gauge read `empty''"

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give evidence of, as of records; "The diary shows his distress that evening"

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take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums; "The usher showed us to our seats"

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finish third or better in a horse or dog race; "he bet $2 on number six to show"

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More General Terms

affirm amusement appear conduct confirm convey corroborate demo demonstration direct entertainment feigning guide indicate inform interpret lead pretence pretending pretense race read record register represent run show simulation social event substantiate support sustain take

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More Specific Terms

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