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Meaning of show up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

show up

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To appear, arrive, or attend, especially suddenly or erratically.

    Example: No matter how many I throw away, more copies always show up.

  2. To make visible or expose faults and deficiencies in, usually by comparison.

    Example: I bet the Jayhawk fast break could show up the Nimrod's lack of speed.

  3. To make visible; to expose.