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to show up
[phrase form: show]
Example
The speaker always shows up at conferences with insightful presentations.
The team captain consistently shows up for practice, setting an example for others.
The professor consistently shows up for office hours to assist students.
02
to become evident
Intransitive
Example
The flaws in the painting showed up under the harsh light of the gallery.
The stain on his shirt showed up prominently in the family photo.
In the dark night, the stars show up brilliantly against the sky.
03
to reveal shortcomings, often by comparing or contrasting
Transitive: to show up shortcomings
Example
The high-quality photos showed up the flaws in the cheaper camera.
The detailed analysis showed up the shortcomings of the current system.
The thorough evaluation showed up the discrepancies in the financial records.
Example
The speaker always shows up at conferences with insightful presentations.
The team captain consistently shows up for practice, setting an example for others.
The professor consistently shows up for office hours to assist students.
The volunteers showed up early to help set up for the community event.
The musician showed up for the concert well-prepared and enthusiastic.
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