Meaning of exhibit in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪɡˈzɪbət/

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  1. Verb

    exhibit

    Etymology

    late Middle English (in the sense ‘submit for consideration’, also ‘present a document as evidence in court’): from Latin exhibit-‘held out’, from the verb exhibere, from ex-‘out’ + habere‘hold’

    Definitions

    1. show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

    Examples

    • « he exhibits a great talent »

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  2. 2. to show, make visible or apparent

    Examples

    • « The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month »
    • « Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts? »
    • « National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship »

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  3. 3. show or demonstrate something to an interested audience

    Examples

    • « She shows her dogs frequently »
    • « We will demo the new software in Washington »

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  4. 4. walk ostentatiously

    Examples

    • « She parades her new husband around town »

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  5. Noun

    exhibit

    Definitions

    1. an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
  6. 2. something shown to the public

    Examples

    • « the museum had many exhibits of oriental art »

    Derived terms

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