to cause or permit (something) to be seen
to exhibit (something) or put it on display
to present (a film or television programme) for people to watch
to reveal or display (a feeling or emotion)
to demonstrate or display (a quality or characteristic)
They show great courage
The trade figures showed a large deficit
to point out (something) to somebody
I showed him where I lived
to conduct or usher (somebody)
A young woman showed me to my seat
to establish or prove (something)
Tests showed that the painting was a fake
to inform or instruct (somebody)
He showed me how to solve the problem
to present (an animal) for judging in a show
in law, to allege or plead (something)
show cause
to be visible or noticeable
Anger showed in his face
to be staged or presented
The new film is now showing
chiefly NAmer to put in an appearance
The star failed to show for the award ceremony
NAmer to finish among the first three in a race
to let oneself be seen; to appear
But I must have this money, or else I can never show my face inside the club again — Conan Doyle
to declare one's intentions or reveal one's sources
to show that one has power or authority
to show one's real nature or opinions
to tell (somebody) to leave