Definition (noun) the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
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a remarkable show of skill
Definition (noun) something intended to communicate a particular impression
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made a display of strength
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a show of impatience
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a good show of looking interested
Definition (noun) a social event involving a public performance or entertainment
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they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway
Definition (noun) pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
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they try to keep up appearances
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that ceremony is just for show
Definition (verb) give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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She shows her dogs frequently
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We will demo the new software in Washington
Definition (verb) establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
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The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound
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The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture
Definition (verb) provide evidence for
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The blood test showed that he was the father
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Her behavior testified to her incompetence
Definition (verb) make visible or noticeable
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She showed her talent for cooking
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Show me your etchings, please
Definition (verb) show in, or as in, a picture
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This scene depicts country life
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the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting
Definition (verb) give expression to
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She showed her disappointment
Definition (verb) indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
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I showed the customer the glove section
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He pointed to the empty parking space
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he indicated his opponents
Definition (verb) be or become visible or noticeable
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His good upbringing really shows
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The dirty side will show
Definition (verb) indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
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The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero
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The gauge read `empty'
Definition (verb) give evidence of, as of records
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The diary shows his distress that evening
Definition (verb) take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
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The usher showed us to our seats
Definition (verb) finish third or better in a horse or dog race
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he bet $2 on number six to show