show

/ˈshō/

Middle English shewen, showen, from Old English scēawian to look, look at, see; akin to Old High German scouwōn to look, look at, and probably to Latin cavēre to be on one's guard

verb

  1. to cause or permit to be seen : exhibit

  2. to offer for sale

  3. to present as a public spectacle : perform

showed pictures of the baby

show exhibit display expose parade flaunt mean to present so as to invite notice or attention. show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine. exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

noun

  1. a demonstrative display

  2. outward appearance

  3. a false semblance : pretense

a show of strength