exhibit

To show an object to other people, especially in a public place.

• The museum exhibits old toys.
• He exhibited his paintings in Paris.
• Where will you exhibit your latest work?

How to use it: exhibit something at something (She will exhibit her photographs at the local gallery.)

Similar words: display, show

Opposites: hide

Common phrases: exhibit paintings, exhibit something publicly, exhibit something at something, exhibit at something

To show a particular feeling, quality, ability, or sign through appearance or behavior.

• The patient exhibits no symptoms.
• The team exhibited great patience under pressure.
• Some animals exhibit surprisingly complex behavior.

Similar words: show, display, demonstrate

Opposites: conceal

Common phrases: exhibit symptoms, exhibit great skill, exhibit unusual behavior

A public display of objects or pictures that people can visit and look at.

• The museum has a new exhibit.
• We enjoyed the photography exhibit last weekend.
• Children can touch objects in the interactive exhibits.

How to use it: exhibit on something (We visited an exhibit on the history of farming.)

Similar words: exhibition, display, show

Common phrases: museum exhibit, art exhibit, interactive exhibit, exhibit on something

An object or document officially shown in court as evidence.

• The photograph became Exhibit A.
• The lawyer showed the jury a new exhibit.
• Each exhibit was carefully numbered before the trial.

Similar words: piece of evidence

Common phrases: exhibit a, prosecution exhibit, a numbered exhibit