showed up (Meaning)

showed up

to embarrass or cause to look bad especially by comparison, to become involved with others and make an active contribution, to provide help and support for someone, to be plainly evident, a presentation of a criminal defendant or arrestee individually to a witness for identification compare lineup, to be where one is expected to be, arrive, appear, to reveal the true nature of by uncovering faults, reveal, to expose or discredit especially by revealing faults

showed up Sentence Examples

  1. The long-lost book showed up unexpectedly on an antique dealer's shelf.
  2. The unexpected guest showed up at the party, leaving everyone pleasantly surprised.
  3. The symptoms of her illness showed up gradually, making it hard to diagnose.
  4. The truth finally showed up after months of speculation and doubt.
  5. The cracks in the foundation showed up after the heavy rains.
  6. The missing puzzle piece showed up in the most unexpected of places.
  7. The missing child showed up safe and sound, much to the relief of his parents.
  8. The evidence showed up at the most crucial time, helping to solve the case.
  9. The new neighbor showed up with a warm smile and a homemade pie.
  10. The results of the exam showed up within a few days, revealing her true potential.

FAQs About the word showed up

to embarrass or cause to look bad especially by comparison, to become involved with others and make an active contribution, to provide help and support for some

appeared, unfolded, showed, came, turned up, reappeared,arrived, loomed, came out, materialized

dissolved, melted (away), disappeared, vanished, evaporated, cleared,went (away), faded, retired, left

The long-lost book showed up unexpectedly on an antique dealer's shelf.

The unexpected guest showed up at the party, leaving everyone pleasantly surprised.

The symptoms of her illness showed up gradually, making it hard to diagnose.

The truth finally showed up after months of speculation and doubt.