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Show is defined as to bring into view, teach, or display.

(verb)

An example of show is bringing a present from behind your back to give to someone.
An example of show is teaching someone how to use Microsoft Word.
An example of show is displaying your prize orchids at the state fair.

The definition of a show is a demonstration, display, or performance.

(noun)

An example of a show is a someone presenting how a new kitchen gadget works.
An example of a show is a display of an artist's work in a gallery.
An example of a show is a concert.

Show describes something related to a performance.

(adjective)

An example of show is a ticket that admits you into a Broadway performance; a show ticket.

See show in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb showed, shown or showed, showing

to bring or put in sight or view; cause or allow to appear or be seen; make visible; exhibit; display
1. to enter (animals, flowers, etc.) in a competitive show
2. to exhibit (paintings, sculpture, etc.), as in a gallery
to guide; conduct: to show a guest to a room
to direct to another's attention; point out: to show the sights to visitors
to reveal, manifest, or make evident (an emotion, condition, quality, etc.) by behavior or outward sign
to exhibit or manifest (oneself or itself) in a given character, condition, etc.: to show oneself to be reliable
to open (a house, apartment, etc.) to prospective buyers or renters
to make evident by logical procedure; explain or prove: to show that something is right
to make clear by going through a procedure; demonstrate: to show how to tie a bowknot
to register; indicate: a clock shows the time
to grant or bestow (favor, kindness, mercy, etc.)
Law to allege; plead: to show cause

Origin: ME schewen < OE sceawian, akin to Ger schauen, to look at < IE base *(s)keu-, to notice, heed > L cavere, to beware, OE hieran, to hear

intransitive verb

to be or become seen or visible; appear
1. to be apparent or noticeable: a scratch that hardly shows
2. to be visibly pregnant: five months pregnant and still not showing
to have a given appearance; appear: to show to good effect
☆ to finish third or better in a horse race or dog race
Informal to come or arrive as expected; make an appearance
Theater to give a performance; appear

noun

a showing, demonstration, or manifestation: a show of passion
a display or appearance, specif. a colorful or striking one
spectacular, pompous display; ostentation
an indication of the presence of metal, coal, oil, etc. in the earth; trace
something false or superficial; semblance; pretense: sorrow that was mere show
a person or thing looked upon as peculiar, ridiculous, laughable, etc.; spectacle; sight
a public display or exhibition, as of art, animals, flowers, automobiles, etc.
a presentation of entertainment, as a theatrical production, TV program, film, etc.
☆ third position at the finish of a horse race or dog race
Informal any undertaking, matter, or affair

adjective

of or having to do with a show ( or ), specif. a Broadway or Hollywood musical: a medley of show tunes

See show in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb showed showed, shown shown (shōn) or showed, show·ing, shows

verb, transitive

a. To cause or allow to be seen; display.
b. To display for sale, in exhibition, or in competition: showed her most recent paintings.
To conduct; guide: showed them to the table.
To direct one's attention to; point out: show them the biggest squash in the garden.
To manifest (an emotion or condition, for example); reveal: showed displeasure at his remark; a carpet that shows wear.
To permit access to (a house, for example) when offering for sale or rent.
To reveal (oneself) as in one's behavior or condition: The old boat showed itself to be seaworthy.
To indicate; register: The altimeter showed that the plane was descending.
a. To demonstrate by reasoning or procedure: showed that the hypothesis was wrong; a film that showed how to tune a piano.
b. To demonstrate to by reasoning or procedure; inform or prove to: showed him how to fix the camera; showed her that it could really happen.
To grant; bestow: showed no mercy to the traitors.
Law To plead; allege: show cause.

verb, intransitive

To be or become visible or evident.
Slang To make an appearance; show up: didn't show for her appointment.
a. To be exhibited publicly: What's showing at the movie theater tonight?
b. To give a performance or present an exhibition.
Sports To finish third or better in a horserace or dog race.

noun

A display; a manifestation: made a show of strength.
a. A trace or indication, as of oil in a well.
b. The discharge of bloody mucus from the vagina indicating the start of labor.
c. The first discharge of blood in menstruation.
A false appearance; a pretense: only a show of kindness.
a. A striking appearance or display; a spectacle.
b. A pompous or ostentatious display.
Display or outward appearance: This antique tea service is just for show. His smile was for show.
a. A public exhibition or entertainment.
b. An exposition for the display or demonstration of commercial products: an auto show.
c. A usually competitive exhibition of domestic animals: won first place at the cat show.
a. A radio or television program.
b. A movie.
c. A theatrical troupe or company.
Informal An affair or undertaking: ran the whole show.
Sports Third place at the finish, as in a horserace.

Phrasal Verbs: show off To display or behave in an ostentatious or conspicuous way. show up To be clearly visible. To put in an appearance; arrive. To expose or reveal the true character or nature of: showed their efforts up as a waste of time. Informal To surpass, as in ability or intelligence.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English sheuen, shouen

Origin: , from Old English scēawian, to look at, display

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