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show

1 of 2

verb

ˈshō How to pronounce show (audio)
showed ˈshōd How to pronounce show (audio) ; shown ˈshōn How to pronounce show (audio) or showed; showing

transitive verb

1
: to cause or permit to be seen : exhibit
showed pictures of the baby
2
: to offer for sale
stores were showing new spring suits
3
: to present as a public spectacle : perform
4
: to reveal by one's condition, nature, or behavior
showed themselves to be cowards
5
: to give indication or record of
an anemometer shows wind speed
6
a
: to point out : direct attention to
showed the view from the terrace
b
: conduct, usher
showed me to an aisle seat
7
: accord, bestow
shows them no mercy
8
a
: to set forth : declare
b
: allege, plead
—used especially in law
show cause
9
a
: to demonstrate or establish by argument or reasoning
show a plan to be faulty
b
: inform, instruct
showed me how to solve the problem
10
: to present (an animal) for judging in a show

intransitive verb

1
a
: to be or come in view
3:15 showed on the clock
b
: to put in an appearance
failed to show
2
a
: to appear in a particular way
anger showed in their faces
b
: seem, appear
3
a
: to give a theatrical performance
b
: to be staged or presented
4
a
: to appear as a contestant
b
: to present an animal in a show
5
: to finish third or at least third (as in a horse race)
6
: to exhibit one's artistic work
showable
ˈshō-ə-bəl How to pronounce show (audio)
adjective

show

2 of 2

noun

often attributive
1
: a demonstrative display
a show of strength
2
a
archaic : outward appearance
b
: a false semblance : pretense
made a show of friendship
c
: a more or less true appearance of something : sign
d
: an impressive display
his role as househusband … was purely for show John Lahr
e
: ostentation
3
: chance sense 2
gave him a show in spite of his background
4
: something exhibited especially for wonder or ridicule : spectacle
5
a
: a large display or exhibition arranged to arouse interest or stimulate sales
the national auto show
b
: a competitive exhibition of animals (such as dogs) to demonstrate quality in breeding
6
a
: a theatrical presentation
b
: a regularly distributed program (as on radio, television, or the Internet)
She likes to watch "Unwrapped," a Food Network show that goes behind the scenes in the food industry. Ashley Barron
A month ago, the only podcast was "Trade Secrets," a daily news and technology talk show co-hosted by podcasting's pioneers: former MTV VJ Adam Curry and software developer Dave Winer. Wayne Glowka et al.
also : a single episode of such a program
I've got time to watch one more show. Michael Schneider
c
: entertainment sense 1b(1)
7
: enterprise, affair
they ran the whole show
8
: third place at the finish (as of a horse race)
9
often capitalized : the major leagues in baseball
—used with the
Phrases
show one's hand or less commonly show one's cards
1
: to display one's cards faceup
2
: to declare one's intentions or reveal one's resources
show one the door
: to tell someone to get out
also : fire sense 2b

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for show

show, exhibit, display, expose, parade, flaunt mean to present so as to invite notice or attention.

show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

show, manifest, evidence, evince, demonstrate mean to reveal outwardly or make apparent.

show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words.

careful not to show his true feelings

manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation.

manifested musical ability at an early age

evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something.

a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service

evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs.

evinced not the slightest fear

demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling.

demonstrated their approval by loud applause

Example Sentences

Verb You have to show your tickets at the gate. You're the only person that I've shown this letter to. They showed the theory to be faulty. You will have to show me how to play the game. He showed them a card trick. Definitions tell you the meanings of words; examples show you how the words are used. Noun She was the star of the show. The band always puts on a good show. a show of his early paintings See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Court and police records show that Robert Telles was arrested at home in Las Vegas in February 2020. Ken Ritter, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2022 Videos show protesters, some speaking Kurdish, taking to the streets in Kamyaran and Abdanan, near Iran’s border with Iraq. Kareem Fahim, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2022 Photos then show police officers arriving and escorting the man into their van. Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Sep. 2022 Records show the teen who was shot, Shawn Lewis, was celebrating his 16th birthday on Friday night. Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2022 State records show the commission has been granting discretionary paroles at a slightly higher rate since Evers took office than during the previous eight years when Republican Gov. Scott Walker was in office. Corrinne Hess, Journal Sentinel, 21 Sep. 2022 Records show the city saw more than 250,000 migrant encounters this year alone. Madeline Coggins, Fox News, 21 Sep. 2022 Catholic hospital chain Ascension posted a -3.1% operating margin in its 2022 fiscal year that ended in June, new audited financial documents show. Bob Herman, STAT, 21 Sep. 2022 Surveys also show that Americans are expecting inflation to ease significantly over the next five years. Christopher Rugaber, ajc, 21 Sep. 2022
Noun
All this means is that the show is occasionally difficult, just as a church service can be. Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2022 The show at Walter Maciel is therefore a welcome opportunity to delve into the artist’s work. Carolina A. Mirandacolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2022 That said, the show is now able to use more language. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 21 Sep. 2022 The show won’t be available on a regular cable/satellite package, so tune in tonight, Thursday, September 22 at 12 a.m. PT by streaming on Hulu. oregonlive, 21 Sep. 2022 Furthermore, the show is interested in exploring supply chain shortages and how that will impact the hospital. Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 20 Sep. 2022 The show was all about the theatrics, with Karol making her entrance onstage in a giant thorny heart and taking a dance break in a flying Ferrari in front of an audience of almost 20,000 fans. Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Sep. 2022 If the show is any indication of what’s to come, Great Lakes Theater’s 61st season figures to be another good one. Joey Morona, cleveland, 19 Sep. 2022 The show is executive produced by Adam Shankman, Erik Feig, Bill Brown, Dawn Wilkinson and Jennifer Gibgot as well as Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, who starred in the original Step Up film. Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English shewen, showen, from Old English scēawian to look, look at, see; akin to Old High German scouwōn to look, look at, and probably to Latin cavēre to be on one's guard

First Known Use

Verb

12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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The first known use of show was in the 12th century

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