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show (verb), shows; showed, shown; showing
1. To cause or to allow something to come into view, be seen, or to present something to be looked at: Shirley showed Mike a picture of her family.

Henry was the only person Mildred has shown the letter to.

2. To be visible, or to have something easily seen, sometimes without really wanting it to be seen: Shannen told William that a grease stain was showing on the front of his shirt.
3. To put on an exhibition or performance, or to be presented for the public to see: As the author of the publication, Corinne has shown her books in several bookstores.

Janet asked, "Janine, did you hear about the new movie that will be showing this week?"

4. To display something publicly; such as, in a sale, exhibition, or competition, or be displayed publicly: Harriet's latest painting will be showing at the Museum of Modern Art next month.
5. To give a demonstration of something in order to teach others: Definitions of words tell people the meanings, while examples show people how the words are used.
6. To explain, to demonstrate, or to prove something in a logical way: The writer showed the readers how to solve the word puzzles.
7. To register information: That chart shows how many people are still unemployed.
8. To guide or to accompany someone: Dennis and Helena were shown to their seats by the usher.
9. To call a person's attention to something: The teacher showed the students what they did wrong.
10. To make fundamental qualities or characteristics apparent: Joshua was shown what a good deal he got for his money.
11. To display a personal feeling or a special attitude about something: Ever since she was a little girl, Lorna has shown a real interest in singing.
12. To have a particular appearance when being presented: The new hair style was shown and admired by those who saw Susana at work.
13. To appear somewhere when scheduled or expected: Did Alisa ever show up at the meeting?
This entry is located in the following unit: English Words in Action, Group S (page 5)
(expressing a strong feeling or emphasizing what is shown)
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