English Dictionary
Definition of “exhibit”
exhibit (ɪɡˈzɪbɪt
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Definitions
verb (mainly tr)
- (also intr) to display (something) to the public for interest or instruction ⇒
this artist exhibits all over the world
- to manifest; display; show ⇒
the child exhibited signs of distress
- law to produce (a document or object) in court to serve as evidence
noun
- an object or collection exhibited to the public
- law a document or object produced in court and referred to or identified by a witness in giving evidence
Alternative Forms
exˈhibitory adjective Word Origin
C15: from Latin exhibēre to hold forth, from habēre to have
Synonyms
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show,
reveal,
display,
demonstrate,
air,
evidence,
express,
indicate,
disclose,
manifest,
evince,
make clear or plain
Usage examples
Hey, there's a new exhibit at the Museum of Natural History.
Stewart, Michael, Compulsion (1994)The vehicle didn't seem to exhibit any stress - just the spectators.
New Scientist (2004)More than 300,000 people are expected to tour the exhibit over the next six months.
Globe and Mail (2003)I wondered how many Christians in my native province would exhibit the same religious fervour.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)Walking through the museum, you find your eyes darting around, looking for an exhibit fouler than the last.
Claudia Hammond, EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER: A Journey Through the Science of Feelings (2005)
