verb
- to cause or allow to be seen; to display or exhibit
Usage: archaic; biblical
Examples
- The ancient text commanded them to shew mercy unto their enemies.
- He did shew great courage in battle.
- The prophet came to shew the people the way.
- Let us shew forth our gratitude through good deeds.
- The king did shew favor to his loyal subjects.
- They were commanded to shew kindness to strangers.