Exhibited

ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪd

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Definitions

2 meanings
1

To present or display something for public view, or to show or demonstrate a quality or feeling.

ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪd

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General

To present or display publicly.

The archaeological team exhibited their findings at the press conference.

💡 Simply: It's like showing off something cool! Imagine you have a new toy you want everyone to see. You exhibit it by putting it on display.

👶 For kids: To show something to people.

More Examples

2

She exhibited a remarkable talent for music at a young age.

3

The company exhibited strong growth this quarter.

How It's Used

Art

"The museum exhibited the artist's latest paintings."

Law

"The lawyer exhibited evidence to the court."

General

"The company exhibited its new product line at the trade show."

2

To show or demonstrate a quality, emotion, or behavior.

ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪd

verbneutralmedium
General

To show or demonstrate a quality or feeling.

The child exhibited signs of improvement after the therapy.

💡 Simply: It's like when you show how you're feeling or what you're like. For example, if someone is always kind, they exhibit kindness.

👶 For kids: To show what you are like.

More Examples

2

The diplomat exhibited considerable tact during the negotiations.

3

The company exhibited resilience in the face of the economic downturn.

How It's Used

Psychology

"He exhibited signs of anxiety."

Personal qualities

"She exhibited great patience while waiting."

Tip:Think of someone acting in a way that reveals their inner traits—they're exhibiting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

From Latin *exhibēre* ('to hold out, present'), from *ex-* ('out') + *habēre* ('to have, hold').

Historically used in legal and scientific contexts to describe presenting evidence or displaying findings.

Memory tip

Think of a museum showing off its art—that's exhibiting.

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"to hold out, present"

exhibit a paintingexhibit evidenceexhibit signsexhibit behaviorexhibit qualities

Common misspellings

exibitedexibittedexibitexibits

Usage

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