show Synonyms
show Meaning
show (n)
the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
something intended to communicate a particular impression
a social event involving a public performance or entertainment
pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
show (v)
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
provide evidence for
make visible or noticeable
show in, or as in, a picture
give expression to
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
be or become visible or noticeable
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
give evidence of, as of records
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
finish third or better in a horse or dog race
show (v. t.)
To exhibit or present to view; to place in sight; to display; -- the thing exhibited being the object, and often with an indirect object denoting the person or thing seeing or beholding; as, to show a house; show your colors; shopkeepers show customers goods (show goods to customers).
To exhibit to the mental view; to tell; to disclose; to reveal; to make known; as, to show one's designs.
Specifically, to make known the way to (a person); hence, to direct; to guide; to asher; to conduct; as, to show a person into a parlor; to show one to the door.
To make apparent or clear, as by evidence, testimony, or reasoning; to prove; to explain; also, to manifest; to evince; as, to show the truth of a statement; to show the causes of an event.
To bestow; to confer; to afford; as, to show favor.
show (v. i.)
To exhibit or manifest one's self or itself; to appear; to look; to be in appearance; to seem.
To have a certain appearance, as well or ill, fit or unfit; to become or suit; to appear.
show (n.)
The act of showing, or bringing to view; exposure to sight; exhibition.
That which os shown, or brought to view; that which is arranged to be seen; a spectacle; an exhibition; as, a traveling show; a cattle show.
Proud or ostentatious display; parade; pomp.
Semblance; likeness; appearance.
False semblance; deceitful appearance; pretense.
A discharge, from the vagina, of mucus streaked with blood, occuring a short time before labor.
A pale blue flame, at the top of a candle flame, indicating the presence of fire damp.
show Sentence Examples
- The show's captivating storyline kept viewers on the edge of their seats.
- The students put on an excellent show during the school talent contest.
- I can't wait to attend the upcoming Broadway show featuring my favorite performers.
- The weather forecast shows a chance of rain later today.
- The medical tests show no signs of any abnormalities.
- The research shows a significant improvement in learning outcomes with increased access to technology.
- Let me show you how to use this new software.
- The museum will show a special exhibit on ancient artifacts.
- The GPS shows the quickest route to our destination.
- The photos show the beautiful memories we made during our family vacation.
FAQs About the word show
the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining, something intended to communicate a particular impression, a social event involving a public performance or ente
unveil,display, exhibit, strut, sport, show off, announce,flash, flaunt, parade
cover, hide, mask, curtain, curtain, hide, conceal, disguise,disguise, cover
The show's captivating storyline kept viewers on the edge of their seats.
The students put on an excellent show during the school talent contest.
I can't wait to attend the upcoming Broadway show featuring my favorite performers.
The weather forecast shows a chance of rain later today.
