Show (Verb)
Meaning 1
Provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The research results show that regular exercise significantly reduces the risk of heart disease.
- The documents presented in court showed that the company had been involved in the scandal.
- Her skills in the project testified to her expertise in the field of engineering.
- The test scores show that the new teaching method is highly effective.
- The witnesses' statements showed that the driver was not at fault in the accident.
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Meaning 2
Be or become visible or noticeable; "His good upbringing really shows"; "The dirty side will show".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- Her personality really shows in the way she dresses.
- The dirty side will show if you hang it on the wall that way.
- The camera will show the event live on national television.
- His fatigue shows on his face after the long drive.
- Her artistic skills really show in this painting.
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Meaning 3
Give evidence of, as of records; "The diary shows his distress that evening".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The police report shows the victim was severely injured in the accident.
- These financial reports will show if the company is making a profit this quarter.
- Her latest medical results show significant improvement in her condition.
- The historical documents show the city was founded over a century ago.
- The school records show he was an excellent student throughout his high school years.
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Meaning 4
Show in, or as in, a picture; "This scene depicts country life"; "the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The artist's use of watercolor effectively shows the misty atmosphere of the forest in the background of the painting.
- This photograph shows the couple standing in front of the Eiffel Tower on their honeymoon.
- The vibrant colors of the painting depict the scene of a bustling market, with the artist's flair for detail showing the intricate patterns on the ladies' fabrics.
- The portrait shows the old man deep in thought, his wisps of hair tousled by the wind.
- The still life painting beautifully shows the fresh flowers arranged in a delicate vase, accented with soft sunlight.
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Meaning 5
Establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"; "The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The statistical data will help show a link between the two diseases and environmental factors.
- The doctor was able to show that the vaccine was effective in preventing the spread of the disease.
- By citing historical examples, the historian showed that economic turmoil often precedes social unrest.
- The engineer demonstrated the safety of the new design, but the presentation only was enough to show its feasibility.
- The professor used a simple algebraic proof to show that the theorem was indeed true for all possible scenarios.
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Meaning 6
Give expression to; "She showed her disappointment".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- He showed his gratitude to the people who helped him in his time of need.
- The little girl's face showed her excitement as she unwrapped her birthday presents.
- Her eyes showed the pain she was trying to hide from her friends.
- The data showed a significant increase in sales over the past quarter.
- His tone showed a hint of sadness as he delivered the news.
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Meaning 7
Give an exhibition of to an interested audience; "She shows her dogs frequently"; "We will demo the new software in Washington".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- They are planning to show their new fashion collection at Paris Fashion Week next spring.
- The technology firm will show its latest innovations to potential investors at the conference.
- The dance company will show its new routine at the upcoming competition.
- She regularly shows her art pieces at local galleries and exhibitions.
- We will show the new smartphone features at our product launch event in New York.
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Meaning 8
Indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively; "I showed the customer the glove section"; "He pointed to the empty parking space"; "he indicated his opponents".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She showed the map to the lost tourist to guide him to the nearest landmark.
- The employee was trained to show customers the location of the most popular products on the shelves.
- When asked about the item's origin, he showed us the manufacturer's sticker on the box.
- She showed us the person we should contact for further assistance on the team.
- He agreed to show us the rooms they are planning to renovate next month.
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Meaning 9
Finish third or better in a horse or dog race; "he bet $2 on number six to show".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- She put her money on the gray mare to show in the final heat of the racing season.
- The crowd cheered as their favorite dog was predicted to show in the stakes.
- In an unlikely turn of events, the underdog managed to show in the highly competitive race.
- This gelding has always performed well, so I'll bet on it to show and win a decent purse.
- The onlookers placed bets that the bay colt would show in the impending race.
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Meaning 10
Take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums; "The usher showed us to our seats".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The usher showed us to our seats for the concert at the auditorium.
- After checking our tickets, the attendant showed us to our seats at the cinema.
- The event staff member politely showed us to our seats near the stage for the conference.
- A friendly employee showed us to our seats at the front row before the theater performance began.
- As we entered the crowded venue, a steward showed us to our seats near the exit.
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Meaning 11
Indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments; "The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero"; "The gauge read `empty'".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The altimeter showed an altitude of 5,000 feet above sea level.
- The speedometer showed a steady 60 miles per hour.
- The barometer indicated a pressure drop, but the aneroid barometer showed a more precise reading of 28.7 inHg.
- The gas gauge showed three-quarters of a tank.
- The pressure gauge showed a rapid increase in pounds per square inch.
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Meaning 12
Make visible or noticeable; "She showed her talent for cooking"; "Show me your etchings, please".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- She showed off her new hairstyle to her friends on social media.
- The evidence will show the court that the accused was at the scene of the crime.
- Show me your driver's license, please.
- The artist will show her latest paintings at the gallery next week.
- The flowers will show their vibrant colors when the weather warms up.