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The magician puts on a dazzling magic show for the children.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A public exhibition or entertainment: An event where something is presented for people to watch, such as a play, concert, or television program.
    • A display or demonstration of a quality, feeling, or skill: An act that makes something visible or evident to others.
    • An outward appearance or pretense: A false display intended to create a particular impression, often to impress or deceive.

  2. Verb:

    • To cause or allow something to be seen: To make something visible or known; to display.
    • To indicate or demonstrate: To point out, prove, or make clear through evidence or explanation.
    • To guide or escort someone: To lead someone to a place.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • We went to see a Broadway show. (We attended a theatrical performance on Broadway.)
    • He made a great show of confidence, but he was nervous inside. (He displayed a lot of confidence outwardly.)
    • Her kindness was not just for show; she genuinely cared. (Her kindness was not a pretense.)

  • Verb:

    • Please show me your identification. (Please let me see your ID.)
    • The data shows a clear trend. (The data indicates a clear trend.)
    • Could you show me to my seat? (Could you guide me to my seat?)
Advanced Usage
  • "To show off": To display one's possessions, abilities, or achievements in a proud or boastful way to attract admiration.
    • He loves to show off his new car.
  • "To show up":
    • To arrive or appear at a place.
      • He didn't show up for the meeting.
    • To expose or make visible the faults or true nature of someone or something.
      • The bright light showed up all the dust.
  • "To show around": To act as a guide for someone in a new place.
    • She offered to show me around the campus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Showing (n): An instance of something being shown, like a film screening or an exhibition.
    • We attended the first showing of the movie.
  • Showy (adj): Attracting a lot of attention by being very bright, colorful, or extravagant, sometimes excessively so.
    • The flowers were beautiful but a bit too showy for her taste.
Synonyms
  • Verb: Display, exhibit, indicate, demonstrate, reveal.
  • Noun: Exhibition, display, performance, spectacle, pretense.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Show in: To escort someone into a room or building.
    • The secretary showed the client in.
  • Show out: To escort someone out of a room or building.
    • After the interview, they politely showed me out.
  • Show through: To be visible or apparent despite something meant to conceal it.
    • His excitement showed through his calm demeanor.
Related Idioms
  • Steal the show: To attract the most attention and praise, often by giving the best performance.
    • The young actress stole the show with her powerful performance.
  • Show one's hand: To reveal one's plans, intentions, or resources, especially when they were previously secret.
    • The company hasn't shown its hand yet regarding the new product launch.
  • Show one's true colors: To reveal one's real character or intentions, especially when they are unpleasant.
    • He was friendly at first, but he showed his true colors when things got difficult.
show

The magician puts on a dazzling magic show for the children.

Noun
  1. 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
  2. a social event involving a public performance or entertainment
    • they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway
  3. something intended to communicate a particular impression
    • made a display of strength
    • a show of impatience
    • a good show of looking interested
  4. the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
    • a remarkable show of skill
Verb
  1. finish third or better in a horse or dog race
    • he bet $2 on number six to show
  2. take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
    • The usher showed us to our seats
  3. give evidence of, as of records
    • The diary shows his distress that evening
  4. indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
    • The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero
    • The gauge read `empty'
  5. be or become visible or noticeable
    • His good upbringing really shows
    • The dirty side will show
  6. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
    • I showed the customer the glove section
    • He pointed to the empty parking space
    • he indicated his opponents
  7. give expression to
    • She showed her disappointment
  8. show in, or as in, a picture
    • This scene depicts country life
    • the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting
  9. make visible or noticeable
    • She showed her talent for cooking
    • Show me your etchings, please
  10. provide evidence for
    • The blood test showed that he was the father
    • Her behavior testified to her incompetence
  11. 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
  12. give an exhibition of to an interested audience
    • She shows her dogs frequently
    • We will demo the new software in Washington

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