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Another word for show.

Show can mean letting people see, proving a point or teaching a skill. The better verb says which.

Letting people see

• displaySet out on purpose to be seen.The shop displays its best cakes in the window.
• revealBrings the hidden into view.The X-ray revealed a small crack in the bone.
• exposeReveals what someone wanted hidden.The audit exposed years of careless spending.

Making a case

• demonstrateBy evidence or example.The study demonstrates a clear link between sleep and mood.
• proveStronger; leaves no room for doubt.The receipt proves she was in town that day.
• indicateWeaker and formal; points toward it.Early polls indicate a close race.

Teaching someone

• point outDraw attention to one detail.He pointed out a typo on the first page.
• walk throughStep by step, at their pace.She walked me through the new software.

When to keep “show”

Keep show for plain, physical showing; “Show me where it hurts” needs nothing else.

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