shewing

verb

1. 1

   To display, to have somebody see (something).

   “All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper.”

2. 2

   To bestow; to confer.

3. 3

   To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.

4. 4

   To guide or escort.

   “Could you please show him on his way. He has overstayed his welcome.”

5. 5

   To be visible; to be seen; to appear.

   “At length, his gloom showed.”

6. 6

   To put in an appearance; show up.

   “We waited for an hour, but they never showed.”

7. 7

   To have an enlarged belly and thus be recognizable as pregnant.

8. 8

   (racing) To finish third, especially of horses or dogs.

   “In the third race: Aces Up won, paying eight dollars; Blarney Stone placed, paying three dollars; and Cinnamon showed, paying five dollars.”

9. 9

   To have a certain appearance, such as well or ill, fit or unfit; to become or suit; to appear.