Show
verb
To make something visible or allow it to be seen.
Could you show me the way to the train station?
Often appears as...
- show someone around
- show off
verb
To reveal or prove something.
The test results clearly show that he is healthy.
Often appears as...
- show proof
- show evidence
noun
A theatrical performance or a TV program.
We watched a show at the local theatre last night.
Often appears as...
- put on a show
- watch a show
verb
To guide or lead someone to somewhere.
She showed me to my room when I first arrived.
Often appears as...
- show the way
- show someone out
verb
To express or make known one's feelings or thoughts.
He didn't show any remorse for his actions.
Often appears as...
- show emotion
- show sympathy
verb
To make something visible or allow it to be seen.
Could you show me the way to the train station?
Often appears as...
- show someone around
- show off
verb
To reveal or prove something.
The test results clearly show that he is healthy.
Often appears as...
- show proof
- show evidence
noun
A theatrical performance or a TV program.
We watched a show at the local theatre last night.
Often appears as...
- put on a show
- watch a show
verb
To guide or lead someone to somewhere.
She showed me to my room when I first arrived.
Often appears as...
- show the way
- show someone out
verb
To express or make known one's feelings or thoughts.
He didn't show any remorse for his actions.
Often appears as...
- show emotion
- show sympathy
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Positive highlighting
Used to emphasize positive characteristics or achievements.
The exhibition shows her artistic growth.
Pro Tip 2/3Request for display
A polite way to ask someone to present something visually.
Can you show me the photos from your trip?
Pro Tip 3/3Visibility in steps
To gradually make something clear or visible.
As he painted, he showed the emerging colors.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive highlighting
Used to emphasize positive characteristics or achievements.
The exhibition shows her artistic growth.
Pro Tip 2/3Request for display
A polite way to ask someone to present something visually.
Can you show me the photos from your trip?
Pro Tip 3/3Visibility in steps
To gradually make something clear or visible.
As he painted, he showed the emerging colors.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive highlighting
Used to emphasize positive characteristics or achievements.
The exhibition shows her artistic growth.
Pro Tip 2/3Request for display
A polite way to ask someone to present something visually.
Can you show me the photos from your trip?
Pro Tip 3/3Visibility in steps
To gradually make something clear or visible.
As he painted, he showed the emerging colors.
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studies show that chronically sleeping fewer than six hours a night increases stroke risk by four and half times compared to those getting a consistent seven to eight hours of shuteye. For a handful of people on the planet who carry a rare inherited genetic mutation,
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can make them feel guilty for struggling. Even just talking about depression openly can help. For example, research shows that asking someone about suicidal thoughts actually reduces their suicide risk. Open conversations about mental illness help erode stigma
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I'm used to having money and the stuff I do, but it's more of how I'm doing it now. I walk outside and people know me, and I really get paid for shows.
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I think it's important to show a husband and a wife together, in a room, raising children, because you don't see that anymore.
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American Athlete
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Steven Wright
American Comedian
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Lil Baby
American Musician
I'm used to having money and the stuff I do, but it's more of how I'm doing it now. I walk outside and people know me, and I really get paid for shows.
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Tyler Perry
American Actor
I think it's important to show a husband and a wife together, in a room, raising children, because you don't see that anymore.
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Steve Harvey
American Actor
People see me laughing and telling jokes, but they had no idea after the show was over, I had no joy in my life, in my heart.
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Clint Eastwood
American Actor
As you get older, you're not afraid of doubt. Doubt isn't running the show. You take out all the self-agonizing.
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Paris Hilton
American Celebrity
I get half a million just to show up at parties. My life is, like, really, really fun.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
I had to prove you could be a new kind of black man. I had to show the world.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
American Baseball Player
If not shown appreciation, it gets to you.
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