26984 words

exhibit

12 definitions • 13 examples
1
to show something publicly:

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In the summer the academy will exhibit several prints that are rarely seen.
He exhibited great self-control considering her rudeness.
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an object that is shown to the public in a museum, etc.:

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a collection of objects that is shown to the public in a museum, etc.:

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Let's go see the new dinosaur exhibit.
4
a thing used as evidence (= proof that something is true) in a trial:

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Is exhibit C the weapon that you say was used?
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to show something in public for competition, sale, or amusement:

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[ T ] The gallery is exhibiting his paintings and watercolors.
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to show something, esp. a quality, by your behavior:

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an object or a collection of things shown publicly for people to enjoy or learn about:

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law An exhibit is an item used as evidence (= proof) in a trial.
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to show something publicly in a place such as museum or trade show:

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She has exhibited her art all over the world.
exhibit at/in sth The £20,000 prize helped him to exhibit at the Paris Fashion Show.
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if someone or something exhibits a quality, they show that they have that quality:

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Did he exhibit any leadership talents?
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an object that is shown to the public in a place such as a museum or trade show:

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an object, photograph, etc. that is shown in a court because it gives information about a crime

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