SHOW | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Old English scēawian ‘look at, inspect’, from a West Germanic base meaning ‘look’; related to Dutch schouwen and German schauen

allow or cause (something) to be visible

allow or cause to be visible

• a white blouse will show the blood

allow (a quality or emotion) to be perceived; display

allow quality or emotion to be perceived

• it was Frank's turn to show his frustration
• her students had shown great courage
• the whole nation is waiting for him to show leadership

demonstrate or prove

demonstrate or prove

• experts say this shows the benefit of regular inspections
• the figures show that the underlying rate of inflation continues to fall

finish third or in the first three in a race

finish third or in first three in 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

spectacle or display

• spectacular shows of bluebells

a play or other stage performance, especially a musical.

play or other stage performance

an outward appearance or display of a quality or feeling

outward appearance or display of quality or feeling

• Joanie was frightened of any show of affection

a discharge of blood and mucus from the vagina at the onset of labour or menstruation.

discharge of blood and mucus from vagina at onset of labour or menstruation

an opportunity for doing something; a chance

opportunity for doing something

• I didn't have a show