exhibit
ɪɡˈzɪbɪt
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Definition of exhibit - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
showcasedisplay something for public viewing
  • The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
display show
2.
behaviorshow a quality or behavior openly
  • She exhibits great leadership skills.
demonstrate display
3.
legal evidencepresent an object as evidence in court
  • The lawyer will exhibit the contract in court.
introduce present submit

Noun

1.
artpublic display of objects or art
  • The art exhibit attracted many visitors.
display presentation showcase
2.
museumobject displayed in a museum or gallery
  • The dinosaur bones are a popular exhibit.
artifact display showpiece
3.
legalobject shown in court as evidence
  • The knife was a key exhibit in the trial.
artifact evidence proof
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Expressions with exhibit

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show self-assurance in behavior or speech
She exhibits confidence during her presentations.
the foremost example often with a negative connotation
His messy room is Exhibit A of his laziness.
display conduct or manners
He tends to exhibit behavior that is respectful and polite.
show calmness and self-control in difficult situations
She had to exhibit patience while waiting for the delayed flight.

Origin of exhibit

Latin, exhibere (hold out)

Terms with exhibit included in their meaning

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behavior
exhibit a tendency to behave in a certain way
exhibit place
place displaying scientific exhibits and artifacts
exhibition
exhibit or demonstrate conspicuously
collection
main exhibit or prize piece in a collection
exhibition
arrange or exhibit something for others to see
self-control
exhibit self-control, often in negative form
emotion
exhibit great emotion or concern
exaggerated traits
exhibit exaggerated or unrealistic characteristics

Examples of exhibit in a sentence

  • They plan to exhibit the sculpture in the town square.
  • He exhibits a lack of patience under stress.
  • The child exhibits curiosity about the world.
  • The prosecutor will exhibit the weapon as evidence.
  • She plans to exhibit the emails during the trial.
  • The museum's new exhibit opens next week.

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  1. French:exposer, exposition, ...
  2. German:ausstellen, Ausstellung, ...
  3. Italian:esporre, mostra, ...
  4. Spanish:exhibir, exposición, ...
  5. Portuguese:expor, exposição, ...
  6. Chinese:展出, 展览, ...
  7. Japanese:展示する, 展示, ...
  8. Arabic:عَرَضَ, مَعْرَض, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַצִּיג, תַּעֲרוּכָה, ...
  10. Russian:выставлять, выставка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:демонструвати, виставка, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रदर्शित करना, प्रदर्शनी, ...

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