exhibit
/ig'zibit/
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Definition
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.
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
- something shown to the public
- the museum had many exhibits of oriental art
- an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
Verb
- walk ostentatiously
- She parades her new husband around town
- give an exhibition of to an interested audience
- She shows her dogs frequently
- We will demo the new software in Washington
- 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
- show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
- he exhibits a great talent