- Be clearly visible or apparent. 2. Arrive; put in an appearance. 3. Expose the true character of. 4. Surpass someone in ability; outdo.
Examples:
- I wonder if he'll show up at all.
Origin: Late 1800s (senses 1–2); early 1800s (sense 3); first half of 1900s (sense 4)
Synonyms: appear, turn up (sense 2), outshine, expose (sense 3)