Exhibitions of items
“The motor shows take place annually at the same time each year.”
Spectacles or displays, usually impressive
“Lovely shows of bright colorful flowers usually accompany the arrival of spring.”
Staged forms of entertainment
“The local theater has featured a wide variety of very popular shows.”
Programs that are broadcast through media
“Netflix has many shows that are popular with viewers.”
Movies, usually watched in the cinemas
“We've watched quite a number of great shows at the cinema recently.”
To display or exhibit something
“The museum's exhibition shows paintings by Matisse and Picasso.”
To be visible, to be seen
“Your bald spot still shows despite your combover.”
To establish a fact to be true
“Recent data shows that unemployment has fallen to record lows.”
To depict pictorially or artistically
“His painting shows life in the country during the 18th century.”
To express or convey one's thoughts or feelings
“Charlie shows his frustration with the problems he is facing by acting out.”
To explain or demonstrate something
“This instruction manual shows you how to operate this machine.”
To accord someone with a unique gesture
“The benevolent gladiator shows his opponent mercy by sparing his life.”
To guide or escort
“The usher then shows you to your seat.”
To put in an appearance
“She always shows for work even if she is feeling sick.”
(with object) To convey information
“The sign ahead shows how much further we have to travel.”
To broadcast via media
“The network shows the games on ESPN whenever they are played.”
Signifies or conveys (an idea or object)
Calls attention to
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