Synonym: aim, clarify, demonstrate, denote, direct, display, exhibit, explain, guide, illustrate, indicate, manifest, point, reveal. Antonym: disguise. Similar words: shout, show up, shove, shower, show in, shock, shoot, short. Meaning: [ʃəʊ] n. 1. the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining 2. something intended to communicate a particular impression 3. a social event involving a public performance or entertainment 4. pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression. v. 1. show or demonstrate something to an interested audience 2. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment 3. provide evidence for 4. make visible or noticeable 5. show in, or as in, a picture 6. give expression to 7. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively 8. make clear and visible 9. be or become visible or noticeable 10. indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments 11. give evidence of, as of records 12. show (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums 13. finish third or better in a horse or dog race.
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31. His comments show a lack of sensitivity.
32. Do they play requests on this radio show?
33. The show was a smash hit.
34. Show off your tan in this little white top.
35. The figures clearly show that her claims are false.
36. The show is supposed to be good.
37. Employees must show their identity cards at the gate.
38. She nodded to show that she agreed with me.
39. They warmly hugged me to show their welcomes.
40. The aerobatics were the best part of the show.
41. The show received a good write-up.
42. We took the children to a puppet show/theatre.
43. Official statistics show real wages declining by 24%.
44. It was time now to show more political realism.
45. Book early for the show to avoid disappointment.
46. I wish he'd show me a little more sympathy.
47. We went to look round the show homes.
48. Follow me please. I'll show you the way.
49. I'd like to invite you to a show.
50. Adam enquired politely whether they had enjoyed the show.
51. I'm a regular listener to her show.
52. Show your ticket at the barrier.
53. Migrating birds show extreme sensitivity to air currents.
54. She designed new dresses for the fashion show.
55. The show is currently touring the provinces.
56. He was the host for a TV talk show.
57. Who was emcee of the show last night?
58. His hair is starting to show tinges of grey.
59. The show played to capacity crowds.
60. Does she show any aptitude for games?