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exhibit Definition

ex·hibit (eg zib′it, ig-)

transitive verb

  1. to present or expose to view; show; display
  2. to present to public view for entertainment, instruction, advertising, judgment in a competition, etc.
  3. to give evidence of; reveal to exhibit impatience
  4. Law to present (a document or an object) formally to a court
  5. Med. to administer (a drug, etc.) as a remedy

Etymology: ME exhibiten < L exhibitus, pp. of exhibere, to hold forth, present < ex-, out + habere, to hold: see habit

intransitive verb

to put pictures, wares, etc. on public display

noun

  1. a show; display; presentation
  2. a thing exhibited; esp., an object or objects displayed publicly
  3. Law a document or object produced as evidence in a court

exhibit Synonyms

exhibit

n.

  1. A display

    show, exhibition, presentation; see display 2, show 1.

  2. Something produced as evidence

    evidence, proof, documentation; see proof 1. See syn. study at proof.

exhibit Synonyms

exhibit

v.

show, present, manifest; see display 1. See syn. study at show.

exhibit Law Definition

n

A document or thing introduced as evidence in court, or attached to a contract or to a motion.

exhibit Usage Examples

Object

  • behavior: Even today, Windows file systems exhibit the same behavior.
  • behavior: Complex systems can exhibit behaviors - some beneficial, some not - which are properties of the whole system.
  • characteristic: Plants exhibiting desirable characteristics of flower color, habit, size, variegation, fruit color, flavor etc. are often given names.
  • painting: We take great pleasure in being able to exhibit these paintings on our web site to reach the wider audience they deserve.
  • trait: Some of these small molecules have been shown to exhibit drug-like traits.
  • symptom: There are more children who exhibit symptoms of emotional disturbance.

Preposition: at

  • gallery: Drawings by Jackson Pollock, Luc Tuymans and Andy Warhol will also be exhibited at the gallery.
  • fair: Tax VAT Refund Have you been to Germany on a business trip or exhibited at a German trade fair?

Adjective modifier

  • hands-on: Sensation, Dundee Science center devoted to the five senses with over 60 hands-on exhibits to explore.
  • interactive: A brave attempt to explain a big subject, with more interactive exhibits to engage the casual visitor.
  • static: Unfortunately firebox problems led to premature withdrawal and a further period of storage as a static exhibit at Carnforth.
  • fascinating: Explore the delightful Museum, housed in an old boathouse, with fascinating exhibits and photographs.
  • permanent: The three permanent exhibits are unique and well worth seeing.
  • temporary: A further 3 cases display temporary exhibits that highlight particular aspects of the Collection.

Modifies a noun

hall: The Antalya Museum, boasting more than 5,000 archeological pieces displayed in 14 exhibit halls, is one of the most important attractions.

Modifying Another Word

  • internationally: His paintings in the naive school were exhibited internationally.
  • widely: He exhibits widely, particularly in the London open exhibitions.

Noun used with modifier

  • morrison: The morrison exhibit usually stocked with is diving available.
  • museum: Some rare contemporary museum exhibits are adorned with carvings.

Preposition: in

gallery: These posters will then be collated into an enormous and emotive piece of art, and exhibited in galleries across the UK.