Exhibit Definition

exhibit
noun
  1. an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
  2. something shown to the public; "the museum had many exhibits of oriental art"
verb
  1. show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill; "he exhibits a great talent"
  2. to show, make visible or apparent; "The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month"; "Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?"; "National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship"
  3. give an exhibition of to an interested audience; "She shows her dogs frequently"; "We will demo the new software in Washington"
  4. walk ostentatiously; "She parades her new husband around town"

"Exhibit" in song lyrics

See how exhibit is used in real songs:

  • "I love it, learn to live it, then give you my exhibit"
    Aceyalone — The Guidelines
  • "defyin the laws of physics is how I exhibit"
    Big Unc — Ruff Rugged and Raw
  • "Y'all can classify the raps that I exhibit"
    Classified f/ DL Incognito, Maestro — The Way it Is

Usage tips for "exhibit"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "exhibit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for exhibit to find words that pair well.

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