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    • show :the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
      • a remarkable show of skill

    • show :give an exhibition of to an interested audience
      • She shows her dogs frequently|We will demo the new software in Washington

    • show :something intended to communicate a particular impression
      • made a display of strength|a show of impatience|a good show of looking interested

    • show :establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
      • The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound|The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture

    • show :a social event involving a public performance or entertainment
      • they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway

    • show :provide evidence for
      • The blood test showed that he was the father|Her behavior testified to her incompetence

    • show :pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
      • they try to keep up appearances|that ceremony is just for show

    • show :make visible or noticeable
      • She showed her talent for cooking|Show me your etchings, please

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