Definitions and Examples of display, show, exhibit
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To present something for others to see or observe.
Example
The museum will display the new art exhibit next week.
To allow someone to see or observe something.
Example
Can you show me how to use this new software program?
To display or present something publicly, especially in an organized way.
Example
The science fair will exhibit a variety of projects from students across the city.
Key Differences: display vs show vs exhibit
- 1Display implies a formal presentation or arrangement of objects or information.
- 2Show is a more general term that can refer to any act of presenting something to someone.
- 3Exhibit often implies a public display of something, such as in a museum or gallery.
Effective Usage of display, show, exhibit
- 1In Museums: Use display and exhibit to describe the presentation of artifacts or artwork.
- 2In Presentations: Use show to demonstrate a process or concept to an audience.
- 3In Everyday Life: Use these antonyms to describe actions related to showing or hiding things.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of undisplay are display, show, and exhibit. These words convey the opposite meaning of undisplay, which means to hide, conceal or not show something. Use these words in different contexts to describe actions related to showing or hiding things.
