Shew
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃoʊ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Shew is a verb meaning (East Anglia) simple past of show.
Meaning
(East Anglia) simple past of show.
More Meanings
- Nonstandard spelling of shoo.
- Archaic spelling of show.
Example Sentences
The section shewing its concavity and handle.
[…] Mr. Willoughby wanted particularly to shew me the place; […]
And ſhee ſhewed her mother in lawe with whom ſhee had wrought, and ſaid, The mans name with whom I wrought to day, is Boaz.
I give it you without any other design than to shew you that I reckon nothing dear to me, when I want to do you a pleasure.
Word Forms
- shews
- shewing
- shewed
- shewn
- shewen
Synonyms for shew
Depending on context, synonyms include demonstrate, establish, show, prove.
Antonyms for shew
Common opposites include confute, disprove.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include establish, show, demonstrate, prove, sherry, shire.
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Sources & Attribution
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