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to exhibit

to exhibit

173 3.4
To show something to the public or show a feeling
  • verb
  • /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
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  • The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts from Egypt next month.
  • exhibit behaviors
  • students exhibit
  • exhibit portraits

It has self certainty and it exhibits itself as this absolute power.

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Examples

  • The participants exhibited a preoccupation with food.

  • We shall exhibit our articles of impeachment and make them good.

  • I think they exhibit what's best about America.

  • Meanwhile, we know that most community college students exhibit characteristics that are entirely unique.

    Academic text (2011)
  • During those difficult years she exhibited great courage and strength.

  • In fact, scientists warn pet owners that their furry friends may exhibit strange behaviors.

  • They exhibit a peculiar strain of brutality.

  • However, cohort programs can exhibit competitive discord and create unnecessary pressures among students.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Gifted English learners may exhibit these traits, but they can go unnoticed due to limited English proficiency.

    Academic text (2011)
  • She decided to exhibit her paintings at the local art gallery.

Synonyms

to show
vsto exhibit
1.0

To let others see or notice something

is public and formal emphasis on making items or feelings visible
to express
vsto exhibit
2.3

To show ideas and feelings by words or actions

focuses on public visual showing of objects as well as feelings
to present
vsto exhibit
2.8

Introduce information or ideas to a group

is more about public showing than simply offering for use
to display
vsto exhibit
439 1.9

To show something so other people can see it

is broader, also used for public showing of feelings or qualities
to produce
vsto exhibit
305 2.5

To show something as proof

has a wider use meaning public display not only offering proof
to show off
vsto exhibit
  • Informal
216 3.2

To act proudly to get attention or praise

is neutral public showing without the boastful attention-seeking motive
to demonstrate
vsto exhibit
211 3.1

Show people how something works or is done

is broader and can mean simple public showing rather than instruction
to manifest
vsto exhibit
  • Formal
125 5.6

To show a feeling or quality in actions and appearance

is used for deliberate public presentation rather than simply becoming visible
to showcase
vsto exhibit
104 3.7

To present something so people notice its best qualities

is general public showing without focus on selecting best parts
to flaunt
vsto exhibit
62 5.7

To show something in a very obvious way to get attention

is neutral public showing without a deliberate attention-seeking attitude
to put up
vsto exhibit
54 2.4

Place a sign or notice so people can see it

is broader and covers many public showing forms beyond posted signs
to bring out
vsto exhibit
12 2.7

Make a product, book or film available to the public

focuses on public display rather than release for sale or publication
to demo
vsto exhibit
8 3.8

To show how a product or process works to other people

is more general covering public display without practical demonstration
to showcase talent
vsto exhibit
2 3.9

To let people see your skills

is broader used for public showing of items or feelings not only skills

Antonyms

282 3.7

To hide something so others cannot see or find it

176 4.8

To stop public protest by force or by people in power

Compounds

8 3.0

A public display of art in a gallery or museum

A museum display that shows dinosaur bones and life-size models

How Clear

to exhibit
173 3.4
to demonstrate
579 3.0
to display
439 1.9
to show
1.0
to suggest
2.1
to hint
136 2.0

Surface Forms

exhibit infinitive
exhibited past
exhibited past participle
exhibiting present participle
exhibits third person singular

Morphology

exhibit = ex + hibit

Although the verb historically comprises the prefix 'ex-' + a root from Latin, the root 'hibit' is not a standalone English word and the Latinate formation is not productive for B1 learners, so the internal structure does not help infer meaning for most learners today.

Etymology

Exhibit comes from Latin parts ex- 'out' and habere 'to hold', so it originally meant 'hold out' or 'show'. That is why to exhibit something is to show it or 'hold it out' for people to see.