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The mathematician shewed the proof on the chalkboard.

Definition

Verb 1. To establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation, or experiment: To prove, demonstrate, or make something clear through evidence or logical argument. * The mathematician shewed the validity of the complex theorem. * His careful research shewed the historical inaccuracy of the claim.

Usage Notes
  • "Shew" is an archaic spelling of the modern verb "show", particularly in the sense of proving or demonstrating. It is rarely used in contemporary English outside of historical, legal, or very formal/archaic contexts. In modern writing and speech, "show" is the standard and expected form.
  • The past tense is "shewed" and the past participle is "shewn", analogous to "showed" and "shown" for the modern "show".
Examples
  • The prosecutor aimed to shew the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
  • The experiment shewed the instability of the chemical compound.
  • The data shewn in the report supports our initial hypothesis.
Advanced Usage
  • "To shew cause" (Legal Phrase): To provide reasons or evidence for an action, often in a court setting.
    • The defendant was ordered to shew cause why the injunction should not be granted.
Variants and Related Words
  • Show (v): The modern standard spelling and form for all meanings, including "to demonstrate or prove".
    • The evidence shows he is innocent.
  • Demonstrate (v): To show clearly by giving proof or evidence.
  • Prove (v): To demonstrate the truth or existence of something with evidence.
  • Establish (v): To show something to be true or valid beyond doubt.
Synonyms
  • Demonstrate
  • Prove
  • Establish
  • Evidence
  • Manifest
  • Attest to
Antonyms
  • Disprove
  • Refute
  • Discredit
  • Conceal
  • Hide
Related Phrases (Archaic/Historical)
  • Shewbread (n): In biblical contexts, the twelve loaves of bread placed every Sabbath on a table in the sanctuary as an offering. (This is a fixed compound term.)
  • Sheweth (v): An archaic third-person singular present tense form, meaning "shows" or "demonstrates", commonly found in older texts like the King James Bible or legal documents.
    • The scripture sheweth the path of righteousness.
shew

The mathematician shewed the proof on the chalkboard.

Verb
  1. 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

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