Definition

1. Noun:

   • An object or collection of objects displayed publicly: An "exhibit" is an item or group of items shown in a museum, gallery, or court of law for people to see.
   • A document or object presented as evidence in a court: In legal contexts, an "exhibit" is a piece of evidence formally submitted for consideration.

2. Verb:

   • To show or display something publicly: To "exhibit" means to put something on view for others to see, often in a formal setting like a museum.
   • To show a particular quality, feeling, or skill: To "exhibit" also means to clearly show or reveal a characteristic or ability.
   • To present something formally: In legal or formal situations, to "exhibit" means to present a document or object for official consideration.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • The dinosaur skeleton is the main exhibit at the natural history museum.
  • The lawyer submitted the contract as Exhibit A in the trial.

• Verb:

  • The gallery will exhibit works by local artists next month.
  • The child exhibited great courage during the rescue.
  • You must exhibit your passport at the border control.

Advanced Usage

• "To exhibit signs of...": to show indications of a particular condition or state.
  • The patient began to exhibit signs of recovery.
• "On exhibit": being displayed publicly.
  • The famous painting is currently on exhibit in Paris.

Variants and Related Words

• Exhibition (n): A public display of works of art or items of interest.
  • They visited the international photography exhibition.
• Exhibitor (n): A person or company that displays items at an exhibition or fair.
  • Each exhibitor had a booth at the trade show.

Synonyms

• Display (v/n): to show or arrange for viewing; a collection of items shown.
• Show (v/n): to cause or allow to be seen; a spectacle or display.
• Demonstrate (v): to show clearly by giving proof or evidence.

Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions

(The verb "exhibit" is not commonly used with particles to form standard phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically conveyed directly.)

Related Idioms

• "A textbook exhibit of...": a perfect or classic example of something.
  • His handling of the crisis was a textbook exhibit of leadership.

Noun

1. something shown to the public
   • the museum had many exhibits of oriental art
2. an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

Verb

1. walk ostentatiously
   • She parades her new husband around town
2. give an exhibition of to an interested audience
   • She shows her dogs frequently
   • We will demo the new software in Washington
3. to show, make visible or apparent
   • The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month
   • Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?
   • National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship
4. show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
   • he exhibits a great talent