Exhibit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ig-ˈzi-bət/ ex·hib·it

Meaning & Definition of Exhibit

Exhibit (verb)

  1. to submit (something, such as a document) to a court or officer in course of proceedings; also, to present or offer officially or in legal form
  2. to present to view
  3. to show or display outwardly especially by visible signs or actions

Exhibit (noun)

  1. a document or material object produced and identified in court or before an examiner for use as evidence
  2. something exhibited
  3. an act or instance of exhibiting, exhibition

Exhibit (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a public showing of objects of interest

    "a touring exhibit of national treasures from the Smithsonian Institution"

    similar: display, exhibition, expo, exposition, fair, show
    related: demonstration, performance, presentation, production, extravaganza, pageant, spectacle, auction, offering, presentment, sale

Exhibit (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to present so as to invite notice or attention

    "these naturalists take their birds of prey on tour and exhibit them before groups of schoolchildren"

    similar: display, disport, expose, flash, flaunt, lay out, parade, produce, show, show off, sport, strut, unveil
    related: brandish, flourish, wave, advertise, air, announce, blaze, broadcast, herald, placard, post, proclaim, publicize, sound, trumpet, divulge, talk (about), tell (of), bare, discover, reveal, uncloak, uncover, unmask
    near: camouflage, disguise, mask, conceal, cover, curtain, enshroud, hide, obscure, occlude, occult, shroud, veil

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Exhibit

The most common words with a similar meaning to Exhibit:

display, exhibition, expo, exposition, fair, show, disport, expose, flash, flaunt, lay out, parade, produce, show off, sport, strut, unveil

Related Words for Exhibit

demonstration, performance, presentation, production, extravaganza, pageant, spectacle, auction, offering, presentment, sale, brandish, flourish, wave, advertise, air, announce, blaze, broadcast, herald, placard, post, proclaim, publicize, sound, trumpet, divulge, talk (about), tell (of), bare

Near Antonyms of Exhibit

camouflage, disguise, mask, conceal, cover, curtain, enshroud, hide, obscure, occlude, occult, shroud, veil

Word Forms of Exhibit

Inflections: exhibited, exhibiting, exhibits

Derived words: exhibitive (adjective), exhibitor (noun), exhibitory (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Exhibit

Middle English, from Latin exhibitus, past participle of exhibēre, from ex- + habēre to have, hold give

First known use: 15th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Exhibit

Words & Phrases Containing Exhibit

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Frequently Asked Questions about Exhibit

What does "Exhibit" mean?

"Exhibit" means to submit (something, such as a document) to a court or officer in course of proceedings; also, to present or offer officially or in legal form. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to submit (something, such as a document) to a court or officer in course of proceedings; also, to present or offer officially or in legal form. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Exhibit"?

Other words for "Exhibit" include display, exhibition, expo, exposition, fair, show, disport and expose. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Exhibit" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Exhibit"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Exhibit". Common alternatives include display, exhibition, expo, exposition, fair, show, disport, expose, flash and flaunt.

How do you use "Exhibit" in a sentence?

Examples of "Exhibit" in a sentence: "a touring exhibit of national treasures from the Smithsonian Institution"; "these naturalists take their birds of prey on tour and exhibit them before groups of schoolchildren".

Is "Exhibit" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Exhibit" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Exhibit" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Exhibit" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Exhibit"?

"Exhibit" is pronounced /ig-ˈzi-bət/ and divided into syllables as ex·hib·it.

What is the origin of the word "Exhibit"?

"Exhibit" comes from Middle English, from Latin exhibitus, past participle of exhibēre, from ex- + habēre to have, hold give. First known use: 15th centuryt.