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| aquarium |
a place, usu. a building, where aquatic plants and creatures are kept for exhibit. [1/2 definitions] |
| crackle |
to exhibit liveliness, quick-wittedness, or the like. [1/9 definitions] |
| cuss |
(informal) to exhibit strong disapproval of, esp. by swearing (often fol. by "out"). [1/3 definitions] |
| display |
to cause to be seen; show; exhibit. [1/8 definitions] |
| dote |
to have or exhibit excessive fondness or affection, esp. for a person (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon"). [2 definitions] |
| fluoresce |
to exhibit, produce, or undergo radiation, esp. to emit visible light during or after exposure to radiation. |
| freak show |
(old-fashioned) a sideshow of humans, animals, or plants that exhibit physical abnormalities, as at a carnival. |
| frown |
to exhibit (one's anger, displeasure, or the like) by frowning. [1/5 definitions] |
| glow |
to exhibit a bright, usu. reddish color. [1/6 definitions] |
| inaugurate |
to celebrate the opening of (a new building, exhibit, or the like) with a formal ceremony. [1/3 definitions] |
| pillory |
to lock up and exhibit in a pillory. [1/3 definitions] |
| present2 |
to exhibit or demonstrate. [1/7 definitions] |
| preview |
an advance presentation or opening, as of a film, play, or exhibit, for a selected audience before viewing by the public. [1/4 definitions] |
| salon |
an art gallery or exhibition hall, or an exhibit of art work. [1/4 definitions] |
| show |
to display or exhibit. [2/16 definitions] |
| showcase |
a glass display case or cabinet, used to exhibit and protect articles in a store, museum, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| stage |
to perform or exhibit on or as on a stage. [1/11 definitions] |
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