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verb(show)
provide evidence for
Synonyms: bear witness, evidence, prove, testify,
Examples:
The blood test showed that he was the father.
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noun(show)
pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
Synonyms: appearance,
Examples:
That ceremony is just for show.
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verb(show)
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
Synonyms: usher,
Examples:
The usher showed us to our seats.
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verb(show)
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
Synonyms: read, record, register,
Examples:
The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero.
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verb(show)
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
Synonyms: designate, indicate, point,
Examples:
I showed the customer the glove section.
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verb(show)
show in, or as in, a picture
Synonyms: depict, picture, render,
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verb(show)
be or become visible or noticeable
Synonyms: show up,
Examples:
His good upbringing really shows.
The dirty side will show.
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noun(show)
something intended to communicate a particular impression
Synonyms: display,
Examples:
A show of impatience.
A good show of looking interested.
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verb(show)
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Synonyms: demo, demonstrate, exhibit, present,
Examples:
She shows her dogs frequently.
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verb(show)
give expression to
Synonyms: evince, express,
Examples:
She showed her disappointment.
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verb(show)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
Synonyms: demonstrate, establish, prove, shew,
Examples:
The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture.
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noun(show)
a social event involving a public performance or entertainment
Examples:
They wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway.
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verb(show)
finish third or better in a horse or dog race
Examples:
He bet $2 on number six to show.
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verb(show)
give evidence of, as of records
Examples:
The diary shows his distress that evening.
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verb(show)
make visible or noticeable
Antonyms: hide,
Examples:
She showed her talent for cooking.
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noun(show)
the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
Examples:
A remarkable show of skill.

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