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1. the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | amusement, entertainment, |
| definition | : | an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | carnival, fair, funfair, |
| definition | : | a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc. (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | dog show, |
| definition | : | a competitive exhibition of dogs (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | horseshow, |
| definition | : | a competitive exhibition of horses (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | raree-show, |
| definition | : | a street show (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | circus, |
| definition | : | a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | ice show, |
| definition | : | any entertainment performed by ice skaters (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | entr'acte, interlude, intermezzo, |
| definition | : | a brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | demonstration, |
| definition | : | a show of military force or preparedness (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | road show, |
| definition | : | a show on tour (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | sideshow, |
| definition | : | a minor show that is part of a larger one (as at the circus) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | buffalo bill's wild west show, wild west show, |
| definition | : | a spectacular show organized in 1883 by William F. Cody that featured horseback riding and marksmanship on a large scale; toured the United States and Europe (noun.act) |
2. pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression (noun.act)
3. a social event involving a public performance or entertainment (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | social event, |
| definition | : | an event characteristic of persons forming groups (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | film, flick, motion picture, motion-picture show, movie, moving picture, moving-picture show, pic, picture, picture show, |
| definition | : | a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | attraction, |
| definition | : | an entertainment that is offered to the public (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | burlesque, |
| definition | : | a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | play, |
| definition | : | a theatrical performance of a drama (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | variety, variety show, |
| definition | : | a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances (noun.communication) |
4. something intended to communicate a particular impression (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | demo, demonstration, |
| definition | : | a visual presentation showing how something works (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | big stick, |
| definition | : | a display of force or power (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | gaudery, pomp, |
| definition | : | cheap or pretentious or vain display (noun.communication) |
5. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment (verb.cognition)
| hyponym | : | prove oneself, |
| definition | : | show one's ability or courage (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | prove, |
| definition | : | prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | contradict, negate, |
| definition | : | prove negative; show to be false (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | stultify, |
| definition | : | prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence (verb.emotion) |
6. indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | indicate, |
| definition | : | to state or express briefly (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | say, |
| definition | : | indicate (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | show, |
| definition | : | give evidence of, as of records (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | strike, |
| definition | : | indicate (a certain time) by striking (verb.communication) |
7. give evidence of, as of records (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | read, record, register, show, |
| definition | : | indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | attest, |
| definition | : | establish or verify the usage of (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | surcharge, |
| definition | : | show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given (verb.communication) |
8. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | inform, |
| definition | : | impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | point, |
| definition | : | indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | finger, |
| definition | : | indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | reflect, |
| definition | : | manifest or bring back (verb.perception) |
9. give expression to (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | convey, |
| definition | : | make known; pass on, of information (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | sneer, |
| definition | : | express through a scornful smile (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | connote, imply, |
| definition | : | express or state indirectly (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | burst out, |
| definition | : | give sudden release to an expression (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | imply, |
| definition | : | suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | give, |
| definition | : | manifest or show (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | exude, |
| definition | : | make apparent by one's mood or behavior (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | menace, |
| definition | : | express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | beam, |
| definition | : | express with a beaming face or smile (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | smile, |
| definition | : | express with a smile (verb.communication) |
10. provide evidence for (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | inform, |
| definition | : | impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | presume, |
| definition | : | constitute reasonable evidence for (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | abduce, adduce, cite, |
| definition | : | advance evidence for (verb.communication) |
| domain category | : | jurisprudence, law, |
| definition | : | the collection of rules imposed by authority (noun.group) |
11. finish third or better in a horse or dog race (verb.competition)
| hypernym | : | race, run, |
| definition | : | compete in a race (verb.competition) |
12. show in, or as in, a picture (verb.creation)
| hyponym | : | illustrate, |
| definition | : | depict with an illustration (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | map, |
| definition | : | depict as if on a map (verb.creation) |
13. take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums (verb.motion)
| hyponym | : | marshal, |
| definition | : | lead ceremoniously, as in a procession (verb.motion) |
14. make visible or noticeable (verb.perception)
| hyponym | : | give, |
| definition | : | present to view (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | reflect, |
| definition | : | show an image of (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | peep, |
| definition | : | cause to appear (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | project, |
| definition | : | project on a screen (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | do justice, |
| definition | : | bring out fully or to advantage (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | flash, |
| definition | : | expose or show briefly (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | screen, |
| definition | : | project onto a screen for viewing (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | fly, |
| definition | : | display in the air or cause to float (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | etch, |
| definition | : | cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | define, delineate, |
| definition | : | show the form or outline of (verb.stative) |
| cause | : | see, |
| definition | : | perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight (verb.perception) |
15. be or become visible or noticeable (verb.perception)
| hypernym | : | appear, |
| definition | : | come into sight or view (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | register, |
| definition | : | show in one's face (verb.perception) |
16. give an exhibition of to an interested audience (verb.perception)
| hypernym | : | show, |
| definition | : | make visible or noticeable (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | bring home, |
| definition | : | make understandable and clear (verb.change) |
17. the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining (noun.act)
| derivation | : | showy, |
| definition | : | displaying brilliance and virtuosity (adj.all) |
18. pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression (noun.act)
19. a social event involving a public performance or entertainment (noun.communication)
20. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | establishment, validation, |
| definition | : | the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof (noun.cognition) |
21. indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | meter reading, reading, |
| definition | : | the act of measuring with meters or similar instruments (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | indication, meter reading, reading, |
| definition | : | a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument (noun.cognition) |
22. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | cursor, pointer, |
| definition | : | (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | pointer, |
| definition | : | an indicator as on a dial (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | arrow, pointer, |
| definition | : | a mark to indicate a direction or relation (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | denotation, indication, |
| definition | : | the act of indicating or pointing out by name (noun.communication) |
23. give expression to (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | expressive, |
| definition | : | characterized by expression (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | expressible, |
| definition | : | capable of being expressed (adj.all) |
24. provide evidence for (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | evidence, grounds, |
| definition | : | your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | evidence, |
| definition | : | an indication that makes something evident (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | testimonial, testimony, |
| definition | : | something that serves as evidence (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | testimony, |
| definition | : | an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | evidence, |
| definition | : | (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved (noun.communication) |
25. show in, or as in, a picture (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | painting, picture, |
| definition | : | graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | icon, ikon, image, picture, |
| definition | : | a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | pictorial matter, picture, |
| definition | : | illustrations used to decorate or explain a text (noun.communication) |
26. take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | guide, usher, |
| definition | : | someone employed to conduct others (noun.person) |
27. make visible or noticeable (verb.perception)
| antonym | : | conceal, hide, |
| definition | : | prevent from being seen or discovered (verb.perception) |
28. give an exhibition of to an interested audience (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | show, |
| definition | : | the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | show, |
| definition | : | a social event involving a public performance or entertainment (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | demo, demonstration, |
| definition | : | a visual presentation showing how something works (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | presentation, |
| definition | : | the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | presentation, |
| definition | : | the act of presenting a proposal (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | demonstrator, |
| definition | : | a teacher or teacher's assistant who demonstrates the principles that are being taught (noun.person) |
29. the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining (noun.act)
| derivation | : | showy, |
| definition | : | displaying brilliance and virtuosity (adj.all) |
30. pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression (noun.act)
31. a social event involving a public performance or entertainment (noun.communication)
32. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | establishment, validation, |
| definition | : | the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof (noun.cognition) |
33. indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | meter reading, reading, |
| definition | : | the act of measuring with meters or similar instruments (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | indication, meter reading, reading, |
| definition | : | a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument (noun.cognition) |
34. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | cursor, pointer, |
| definition | : | (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | pointer, |
| definition | : | an indicator as on a dial (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | arrow, pointer, |
| definition | : | a mark to indicate a direction or relation (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | denotation, indication, |
| definition | : | the act of indicating or pointing out by name (noun.communication) |
35. give expression to (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | expressive, |
| definition | : | characterized by expression (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | expressible, |
| definition | : | capable of being expressed (adj.all) |
36. provide evidence for (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | evidence, grounds, |
| definition | : | your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | evidence, |
| definition | : | an indication that makes something evident (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | testimonial, testimony, |
| definition | : | something that serves as evidence (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | testimony, |
| definition | : | an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | evidence, |
| definition | : | (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved (noun.communication) |
37. show in, or as in, a picture (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | painting, picture, |
| definition | : | graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | icon, ikon, image, picture, |
| definition | : | a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | pictorial matter, picture, |
| definition | : | illustrations used to decorate or explain a text (noun.communication) |
38. take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | guide, usher, |
| definition | : | someone employed to conduct others (noun.person) |
39. make visible or noticeable (verb.perception)
| antonym | : | conceal, hide, |
| definition | : | prevent from being seen or discovered (verb.perception) |
40. give an exhibition of to an interested audience (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | show, |
| definition | : | the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | show, |
| definition | : | a social event involving a public performance or entertainment (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | demo, demonstration, |
| definition | : | a visual presentation showing how something works (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | presentation, |
| definition | : | the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | presentation, |
| definition | : | the act of presenting a proposal (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | demonstrator, |
| definition | : | a teacher or teacher's assistant who demonstrates the principles that are being taught (noun.person) |
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