exhibit

noun

An instance of exhibiting.

A public showing; an exhibition.

(law) An article formally introduced as evidence in a court.

That which is exhibited.

verb

(transitive) To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.

(transitive) To demonstrate.

(intransitive) To put on a public display.

(transitive, law) To submit (a physical object) to a court as evidence.

(medicine) To administer as a remedy.

Roots

haberehib- · Latin · have, hold

Synonyms for exhibit

displayn shown demonstratev exhibitionn presentadj exposev expositionn vernissage paraden demonstrationn evincev presentationn

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Where does exhibit come from?

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