Meaning : The act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining.
Example :
A remarkable show of skill.
Meaning : Something intended to communicate a particular impression.
Example :
Made a display of strength.
A show of impatience.
A good show of looking interested.
Synonyms : display
Meaning : A social event involving a public performance or entertainment.
Example :
They wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway.
Meaning : Pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression.
Example :
They try to keep up appearances.
That ceremony is just for show.
Synonyms : appearance
Meaning : Give an exhibition of to an interested audience.
Example :
She shows her dogs frequently.
We will demo the new software in Washington.
Synonyms : demo, demonstrate, exhibit, present
Meaning : Establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment.
Example :
The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound.
The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture.
Synonyms : demonstrate, establish, prove, shew
Meaning : Provide evidence for.
Example :
The blood test showed that he was the father.
Her behavior testified to her incompetence.
Synonyms : bear witness, evidence, prove, testify
Meaning : Be or become visible or noticeable.
Example :
His good upbringing really shows.
The dirty side will show.
Synonyms : show up
Meaning : Give evidence of, as of records.
Example :
The diary shows his distress that evening.
Meaning : Take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums.
Example :
The usher showed us to our seats.
Synonyms : usher
Meaning : Finish third or better in a horse or dog race.
Example :
He bet $2 on number six to show.