Show/ʃəʊ/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Positive highlighting Used to emphasize positive characteristics or achievements. The exhibition shows her artistic growth. Pro Tip 2/3Request for display A polite way to ask someone to present something visually. Can you show me the photos from your trip? Pro Tip 3/3Visibility in steps To gradually make something clear or visible. As he painted, he showed the emerging colors.