Shew: meaning, definitions and examples
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shew
[ สuห ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น ela
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคน
๐ฉ๐ช sie
๐ฎ๐ฉ dia
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ona
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฝผๅฅณ (ใใฎใ)
๐ซ๐ท elle
๐ช๐ธ ella
๐น๐ท o
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทธ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู
๐จ๐ฟ ona
๐ธ๐ฐ ona
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅน
๐ธ๐ฎ ona
๐ฎ๐ธ hรบn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ o
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.