show

/ʃˈə‌ʊ/

/ˈʃoʊ/

[verb] [noun]

to show

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to make something visible or noticeable

antonyms : hide

1.1

to exhibit, particularly in a competition

1.2

to make something, such as a motion picture, TV program, etc., available for public presentation

synonyms : demo

demonstrate

exhibit

present

1.3

(of a picture or photograph) to represent someone or something

synonyms : depict

picture

render

1.4

to appear in public or to allow oneself to be seen

1.5

to arrive at the place one has arranged, like an appointment or a gathering

1.6

(of a woman) to be pregnant, in a way that is physically noticeable

1.7

to cause something to be visible or noticeable

to make something like a quality, characteristic, or emotion apparent

2.1

to behave or treat someone in a particular way

synonyms : evince

express

to make something, such as one's capabilities or facts, clear and evident

synonyms : prove

3.1

to teach or explain to someone how something is done in a practical way

3.2

to guide or lead someone somewhere

synonyms : usher

to start to become visible

to indicate a specific time, measurement, etc.

synonyms : read

record

Show

[NOUN]

a TV or radio program made to entertain people

the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

something intended to communicate a particular impression

synonyms : display

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

synonyms : appearance

a public performance or entertainment event, often involving a variety of acts such as music, dance, drama, comedy, or magic

Examples

1. The teacher showed us an educational video about space exploration.

2. After a difficult year, the company's bottom line showed a small profit.

3. The cinema near my house shows classic films every Thursday.

4. Her mild response to criticism shows her maturity.

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