exhibit

Formsexhibits, exhibiting, exhibited

Pluralexhibits

1. 1
   verbtransitive

   To show something so that other people can look at it.

   Like hanging your drawings on the wall so everyone can look at them.

   Local artists exhibit their paintings at the gallery each spring.

   She exhibited her photographs at the county fair last year.

   Similardisplay, show, present, showcase

   Oppositehide, conceal

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   An object or item that is put on display for people to see.

   The museum's newest exhibit drew thousands of visitors.

   Each exhibit in the hall had a small label explaining its history.

   Similardisplay, item, piece, object, attraction

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   A public event where things are shown for people to see.

   The gallery's spring exhibit featured works by new painters.

   Thousands lined up for the photography exhibit downtown.

   Similarexhibition, show, display, exposition

4. 4
   verbtransitive

   To show a feeling, quality, or behavior through how you act.

   Like showing you are brave by staying calm when others start to panic.

   The patients exhibit similar symptoms after exposure.

   He exhibited remarkable patience during the long negotiation.

   Similarshow, display, demonstrate, reveal, manifest

   Oppositehide, conceal

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5. 5
   verbintransitive

   To show your work at a public event.

   She exhibits regularly at galleries across the country.

   Young sculptors who exhibit early often gain confidence.

   Similarshow

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6. 6
   nouncountable

   An object shown in court to help prove something in a case.

   The prosecutor labeled the knife as the first exhibit.

   Defense attorneys challenged the authenticity of a key exhibit.

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7. 7
   nouncountable

   A single act or time of showing something to people.

   The artist's first exhibit of her sculptures was a great success.

   Each exhibit of the collection lasted only a weekend.

   Similarshowing, display, show, presentation

8. 8
   verbtransitive

   To give an object to a court to use as proof.

   The attorneys exhibit the recovered weapon during the hearing.

   Counsel exhibited the original deed to establish ownership.

   Similarproduce, present, submit, introduce

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9. 9
   verbtransitive

   To give someone medicine as a treatment.

   Like a nurse giving you medicine to help you get better.

   The doctor decided to exhibit a mild medicine before the operation.

   Long ago, healers exhibited herbs to treat fevers.

   Similaradminister, prescribe, give

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