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

They found four networks that exhibit hallmarks of habituation present in animal brains.

From Science Daily

The shoes will be exhibited alongside the Wicked Witch of the West's hat worn in the film, which is also being auctioned off.

From BBC

Due to the complex anatomical structure of the knee joint, different scanning parameters often exhibit different results.

From Science Daily

Results showed that the sleep group exhibited significant gains in motor performance compared to the wake group, with corresponding changes in brain activity that suggest sleep-dependent automatization of the motor task.

From Science Daily

The exhibits – such as a christening robe, toys, and letters - captures the sense of love, loss and loneliness which they experienced.

From BBC

Related Words

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