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: demonstrate, show

2. to manifest or display:

   to exhibit anger; to exhibit interest.

   Synonyms: reveal, show, betray, disclose, evince

   Antonyms: conceal

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: display, show, showing

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

   Synonyms: display

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

exhibit

/ ɪɡˈzɪbɪt /

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

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

Derived Forms

• exˈhibitory, adjective

Other Words From

• ex·hibit·a·ble adjective
• ex·hibi·tor ex·hibit·er ex·hibit·ant noun
• preex·hibit noun verb (used with object)
• reex·hibit verb (used with object)
• self-ex·hibit·ed adjective
• unex·hibit·a·ble adjective
• unex·hibit·ed adjective
• well-ex·hibit·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exhibit¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English exhibiten “to show,” from Latin exhibitus, past participle of exhibēre, from ex- ex- ¹ + -hibēre (combining form of habēre “to have”); habit ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of exhibit¹

C15: from Latin exhibēre to hold forth, from habēre to have

Synonym Study

See display. See evidence.

Example Sentences

Exhibit A: this sidewalk-free enclave where people once, presumably, moved about without vehicular assistance, but no longer seem to.

From Los Angeles Times

Jain has been involved in the movement for D.C. statehood for several years, but he decided to run for this position only after seeing his predecessor exhibit what he calls “a failure of leadership” when Congress moved to overturn a law passed by the D.C.

From Slate

But Ikwechegh's actions exhibit some of the same old behaviours that many young Nigerians had hoped would be left behind.

From BBC

Another exhibit, the museum’s newest work, “Mariposa” by Oakland-based LED artist Christopher Schardt, features a massive flapping butterfly powered by a swinging bench and illuminated by more than 39,000 full-color LEDs.

From Los Angeles Times

Will these men get to enjoy the exhibit or is a culturally enriching experience denied to them because of their lack of financial means?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• advertise
• demonstrate
• display
• evince
• express
• feature
• flaunt
• illustrate
• indicate
• manifest
• reveal
• show