show
The word carries a strong sense of revelation and visibility. It is the act of bringing something from a hidden or private state into a public or observable one. While reveal is often sudden or surprising, show is more deliberate and instructional. In social contexts, it often implies a performance or a facade. When someone is showing off, they are deliberately manipulating the visibility of their assets to gain admiration or status, shifting the meaning from simple demonstration to vanity.
Countable when referring to a specific performance or TV series (a talent show). Uncountable when referring to the act of displaying something (the show of force).
Meanings
To allow something to be seen or to make it visible.
"He showed me his new car."
To explain or demonstrate how to do something.
"She showed him how to bake a cake."
To be a particular quality or emotion.
"The child showed no fear during the storm."
A spectacle, performance, or exhibition.
"We went to see a Broadway show last night."