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\\ˈshō\\ verb
(showed \\ˈshōd\\ ; shown \\ˈshōn \\ ; or showed ; show·ing)
 ETYMOLOGY  Middle English shewen, showen, from Old English scēawian to look, look at, see; akin to Old High German scouwōn to look, look at, and probably to Latin cavēre to be on one's guard
 DATE  12th century
transitive verb
1. to cause or permit to be seen : exhibit
    showed pictures of the baby
2. to offer for sale
    stores were showing new spring suits
3. to present as a public spectacle : perform
4. to reveal by one's condition, nature, or behavior
    showed themselves to be cowards
5. to give indication or record of
    an anemometer shows wind speed
6.
  a. to point out : direct attention to
      showed the view from the terrace
  b. conduct, usher
      showed me to an aisle seat
7. accord, bestow
    shows them no mercy
8.
  a. to set forth : declare
  b. allege, plead — used especially in law
      show cause
9.
  a. to demonstrate or establish by argument or reasoning
      show a plan to be faulty
  b. inform, instruct
      showed me how to solve the problem
10. to present (an animal) for judging in a show
intransitive verb
1.
  a. to be or come in view
      3:15 showed on the clock
  b. to put in an appearance
      failed to show
2.
  a. to appear in a particular way
      anger showed in their faces
  b. seem, appear
3.
  a. to give a theatrical performance
  b. to be staged or presented
4.
  a. to appear as a contestant
  b. to present an animal in a show
5. to finish third or at least third (as in a horse race)
6. to exhibit one's artistic work
• show·able \\ˈshō-ə-bəl\\ adjective
 • • •
- show one's hand
- show one the door
Synonyms.
  show, exhibit, display, expose, parade, flaunt mean to present so as to invite notice or attention. show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine
      showed her snapshots to the whole group
  exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly
      exhibit paintings at a gallery
  display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage
      display sale items
  expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying
      sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers
  parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying
      parading their piety for all to see
  flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading
      nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth
Synonyms.
  show, manifest, evidence, evince, demonstrate mean to reveal outwardly or make apparent. show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words
      careful not to show his true feelings
  manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation
      manifested musical ability at an early age
  evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something
      a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service
  evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs
      evinced not the slightest fear
  demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling
      demonstrated their approval by loud applause

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noun
 USAGE  often attributive
 DATE  13th century
1. a demonstrative display
    a show of strength
2.
  a. archaic : outward appearance
  b. a false semblance : pretense
      made a show of friendship
  c. a more or less true appearance of something : sign
  d. an impressive display
      his role as househusband…was purely for show — John Lahr
  e. ostentation
3. chance 2
    gave him a show in spite of his background
4. something exhibited especially for wonder or ridicule : spectacle
5.
  a. a large display or exhibition arranged to arouse interest or stimulate sales
      the national auto show
  b. a competitive exhibition of animals (as dogs) to demonstrate quality in breeding
6.
  a. a theatrical presentation
  b. a radio or television program
  c. entertainment 3b(1)
7. enterprise, affair
    they ran the whole show
8. third place at the finish (as of a horse race)
9. often capitalized : the major leagues in baseball — used with the

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