LookItUp

for show

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fɚ ˈʃoʊ/ · UK /fə ˈʃəʊ/

for show means: Done to impress other people rather than because you really mean it.

phrase

IMPRESS OTHERSB2

Done to impress other people rather than because you really mean it.

  • His kindness was just for show.
  • She smiled for show when the cameras arrived.
  • Was the apology sincere, or was it all for show?

Similar words: for effect, to impress

Opposites: sincerely

Common phrases: all for show, just for show, apologize for show

DECORATION ONLYB2

Meant to look attractive or be displayed, rather than used.

  • That sword is only for show.
  • The old car in the garden is for show.
  • Are these plates for show, or can we use them?

Similar words: for decoration, for display

Common phrases: just for show, for show only, purely for show

Questions about for show

What does for show mean?

Done to impress other people rather than because you really mean it.

What is for show in other languages?

Türkçe: gösteriş için · Español: para aparentar · Français: pour la galerie · Deutsch: zum Schein · Italiano: per fare scena · 日本語: 見せかけで

How do you pronounce for show?

In American English /fɚ ˈʃoʊ/; in British English /fə ˈʃəʊ/.

How do you use for show in a sentence?

His kindness was just for show. She smiled for show when the cameras arrived.

Learn for show while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

for show in other languages

More words