exhibit
gb/ɪɡzˈɪbɪt/ us/ɪɡzˈɪbɪt/
A2
English
~ 4500
kiállít, mutat, tanúsít, kiállítási tárgy, kiállítás, bizonyíték
VERB
B1
1
kiállít
B1
Usage pattern:
to exhibit [something]
The gallery will exhibit the artist’s latest paintings next month.
A galéria a jövő hónapban kiállítja a művész legújabb festményeit.
The company plans to exhibit its new products at the trade fair.
A cég azt tervezi, hogy kiállítja új termékeit a szakvásáron.
Several rare fossils are currently being exhibited at the museum.
Learner examples
The museum will exhibit old photos.
A múzeum régi fényképeket fog kiállítani.
They will exhibit new cars at the show.
Új autókat fognak kiállítani a bemutatón.
The school will exhibit student art.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'exhibit' with 'exhibition'; 'exhibit' is the action, while 'exhibition' is the event or display itself.
Meaning
to publicly display something
Collocations
exhibit artwork
|exhibit evidence
|exhibit paintings
|exhibit behavior
Synonyms
display (More common in everyday use; less formal than 'exhibit'.)
Antonyms
conceal (Means to hide something so it cannot be seen.)
Themes
art
|museum
|presentation
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
To show something in public so people can see it.
To present or display something in a public space for others to look at.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to exhibit [quality/feeling]
She exhibits great patience when working with children.
Nagy türelmet tanúsít, amikor gyerekekkel dolgozik.
The patient began to exhibit symptoms of the disease.
A beteg a betegség tüneteit kezdte mutatni.
He exhibited an unusual interest in ancient history.
Learner examples
He exhibits kindness to everyone.
Mindenkivel kedvességet tanúsít.
The child exhibits signs of tiredness.
A gyerek a fáradtság jeleit mutatja.
She exhibits strong leadership skills.
Common mistake:
Learners may mistakenly use 'show off' here, which has a negative meaning implying bragging.
Meaning
to show a quality or feeling
Collocations
exhibit confidence
|exhibit courage
|exhibit signs of stress
Synonyms
demonstrate (Often used for showing skills or qualities; slightly broader in use than 'exhibit'.)
Antonyms
suppress (Means to prevent a feeling or quality from being shown.)
Themes
psychology
|behavior
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To show a feeling, quality, or skill by how you act.
To display a quality, feeling, or skill in one's actions or behavior.
NOUN
A2
3
kiállítás
A2
The dinosaur skeleton is the most popular exhibit in the museum.
A dinoszaurusz-csontváz a múzeum legnépszerűbb kiállítási tárgya.
We saw an exhibit of ancient Egyptian jewelry.
Láttunk egy ókori egyiptomi ékszerekből álló kiállítást.
The science center has a new interactive exhibit for children.
Learner examples
The museum has a new dinosaur exhibit.
A múzeumnak új dinoszaurusz-kiállítása van.
We saw an art exhibit at the gallery.
Láttunk egy művészeti kiállítást a galériában.
The zoo has an exhibit of tropical birds.
Meaning
object on public display
Collocations
museum exhibit
|art exhibit
|interactive exhibit
Synonyms
display (Can refer to the arrangement as well as the objects; slightly broader meaning.)
Antonyms
storage item (Refers to something kept away from public view.)
Themes
art
|museum
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definition
Something shown in public, like in a museum or show.
An object or group of objects displayed for people to look at, especially in a museum or gallery.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
4
bizonyíték
B1
The prosecutor introduced the murder weapon as Exhibit A.
Az ügyész A jelű bizonyítékként terjesztette elő a gyilkosságnál használt fegyvert.
Several photographs were marked as exhibits during the trial.
A tárgyalás során több fényképet is bizonyítékként jelöltek meg.
Exhibit C was a signed contract between the two parties.
Learner examples
The lawyer showed Exhibit A to the jury.
Az ügyvéd bemutatta az esküdtszéknek az A jelű bizonyítékot.
The court saw many exhibits during the trial.
A bíróság sok bizonyítékot vizsgált meg a tárgyalás során.
The police gave the judge an exhibit.
Meaning
evidence in a legal trial
Collocations
Exhibit A
|court exhibit
|trial exhibit
Synonyms
evidence item (General term for any proof material; 'exhibit' is specific to courtroom presentation.)
Antonyms
inadmissible evidence (Evidence not allowed to be presented in court.)
Themes
law
Definition
Something shown in court to help prove a case.
A document, object, or other piece of evidence shown in court during a trial.
Grammar
Dictionary form
exhibit
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɪbɪt/
US/ɪɡzˈɪbɪt/
Syllables & stress
ex - hib - it (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (hib)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: exhibit
- Plural: exhibits
Verb
- Base: exhibit
- 3rd Person Singular: exhibits
- Present Participle: exhibiting
- Past: exhibited
Word family
Forms
exhibits
noun
exhibiting
verb
exhibited
verb
Core family
exhibition
noun B1
Related words
exhibitor
noun
Expressions
Exhibit A
1/ɪɡzˈɪbɪt ə/
fixed phrase
formal
first evidence or example shown
The first thing shown as proof in court, or used as the main example in an argument.
Examples
- Exhibit A is the email he sent before quitting.
- The prosecution presented Exhibit A: the signed confession.
on exhibit
1/ˈɔn ɪɡzˈɪbɪt/
fixed phrase
currently on public display
Being shown in public right now, like in a museum or gallery.
Examples
- These paintings are now on exhibit at the city museum.
- The artifacts will be on exhibit until September.