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exhibit

[ ig-zib-it ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to offer or expose to view; present for inspection:

    to exhibit the latest models of cars.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. to manifest or display:

    to exhibit anger; to exhibit interest.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

    Antonyms:

  3. to place on show:

    to exhibit paintings.

  4. to make manifest; explain.
  5. Law. to submit (a document, object, etc.) in evidence in a court of law.
  6. Medicine/Medical Obsolete. to administer (something) as a remedy.


verb (used without object)

  1. to make or give an exhibition; present something to public view.

noun

  1. an act or instance of exhibiting; exhibition.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. something that is exhibited.
  3. an object or a collection of objects shown in an exhibition, fair, etc.

    Synonyms:

  4. Law. a document or object exhibited in court and referred to and identified in written evidence.

exhibit

/ ɪɡˈɪɪ /

verb

  1. also intr to display (something) to the public for interest or instruction

    this artist exhibits all over the world

  2. to manifest; display; show

    the child exhibited signs of distress

  3. law to produce (a document or object) in court to serve as evidence
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. an object or collection exhibited to the public
  2. law a document or object produced in court and referred to or identified by a witness in giving evidence
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ󾱲ٴǰ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • ·󾱲i·· adjective
  • ·󾱲i·ٴǰ ·󾱲i· ·󾱲i·Գ noun
  • e·󾱲i noun verb (used with object)
  • e·󾱲i verb (used with object)
  • -·󾱲i· adjective
  • un·󾱲i·· adjective
  • ܲe·󾱲i· adjective
  • ɱ-·󾱲i· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of exhibit1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English exhibiten “to show,” from Latin exhibitus, past participle of 󾱲ŧ, from ex- ex- 1 + -󾱲ŧ (combining form of 󲹲ŧ “to have”); habit 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of exhibit1

C15: from Latin 󾱲ŧ to hold forth, from 󲹲ŧ to have
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Synonym Study

See display. See evidence.
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Example Sentences

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It brings Georgian, Edwardian and war-time history to life through immersive exhibits where visitors engage with costumed staff and volunteers.

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“She will expand upon her theme of ‘courage is contagious’ and celebrate the many Americans exhibiting courage and remaining vocal and vigilant,” according to the source familiar with the speech.

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There are 14 million people in the United States exhibiting signs of hoarding disorder, the report states, and discussions are underway about new policies.

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Responding to an activist calling for a boycott of Rowling-associated brands, Pascal commented on Instagram that Rowling was exhibiting "heinous loser behavior" and spouting "awful disgusting s**t" about trans women.

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In 2009, the council voted to allow the zoo to complete the exhibit and keep Billy.

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