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ʃəʊ
- allow or cause (something) to be visible
"a white blouse will show the blood"
- be or become visible
"wrinkles were starting to show on his face"
- offer, exhibit, or produce (something) for inspection
"every salesperson should show an ID card"
- put on display in an exhibition or competition
"he ceased early in his career to show his work"
- present (a film or television programme) on a screen for viewing
"ITV showed The Enforcer on Saturday night"
- (of a film) be presented for viewing
"a movie showing at the Venice Film Festival"
- indicate (a particular time, measurement, etc.)
"a travel clock showing the time in different cities"
- represent or depict in art
"a postcard showing the Wicklow Mountains"
- allow oneself to be seen; appear in public
"he was amazed that she would have the gall to show herself"
- arrive or turn up for an appointment or at a gathering
"her date failed to show"
- allow (a quality or emotion) to be perceived; display
"it was Frank's turn to show his frustration"
- accord or treat someone with (a specified quality)
"he urged his soldiers to show no mercy"
- (of an emotion) be noticeable
"he tried not to let his relief show"
- (of a woman) be visibly pregnant
"Shirley was four months pregnant and just starting to show"
- demonstrate or prove
"experts say this shows the benefit of regular inspections"
prove demonstrate confirm show beyond doubt manifest produce/submit proof produce/submit evidence establish evidence evince- prove or demonstrate oneself to be
"she showed herself to be a harsh critic"
- explain or demonstrate something to
"he showed the boy how to operate the machine"
- conduct or lead
"show them in, please"
- finish third or in the first three in a race
"Greenough was the only other rider clear in round one, but she failed to show for the tiebreaker"
- a spectacle or display, typically an impressive one
"spectacular shows of bluebells"
- a play or other stage performance, especially a musical
- a light entertainment programme on television or radio
- an event or competition involving the public display of animals, plants, or products
"a dog show"
- an undertaking, project, or organization
"I man a desk in a little office. I don't run the show"
- an outward appearance or display of a quality or feeling
"Joanie was frightened of any show of affection"
- an outward display intended to give a false impression
"Drew made a show of looking around for firewood"
- a ludicrous spectacle
"now don't make a show of yourself in front of him"
- a discharge of blood and mucus from the vagina at the onset of labour or menstruation
- an opportunity for doing something; a chance
"I didn't have a show"