Shew: meaning, definitions and examples

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shew

 

[ สƒuห ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

archaic usage

The term 'shew' is an old-fashioned variant of the verb 'show'. It means to display or present something for others to see. This usage is largely obsolete today, replaced by the modern spelling 'show'. However, it can still be encountered in historical texts or specific dialects.

Synonyms

display, exhibit, show

Examples of usage

  • Shew us your skills in the art of painting.
  • He will shew you the way to the castle.
  • Please shew all your documents for inspection.

Translations

Translations of the word "shew" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ona

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝผๅฅณ (ใ‹ใฎใ˜)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท elle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ella

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท o

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋…€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ona

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ona

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรบn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ o

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ella

Etymology

The word 'shew' originates from Middle English 'shewen', which itself is derived from the Old English 'sceawian', meaning to look or look at. This evolution reflects the broader changes in the English language over centuries. By the time of Early Modern English, 'shew' was commonly used, particularly in literary and poetic contexts. Shakespeare's works, for instance, frequently featured this spelling. However, as standardization in spelling emerged, particularly with the publication of dictionaries in the 18th century, 'shew' began to decline in usage, becoming increasingly associated with antiquity. Today, 'shew' is regarded as an archaic form, preserved primarily in historical literature, while 'show' remains the standard term in contemporary English.

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