IPA: /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
KK: /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
To show something publicly, often in a gallery or museum.
The artist will exhibit her new paintings at the gallery next month.
Past: exhibited
Past Participle: exhibited
A public display or presentation of items, often in a museum or gallery, where people can view and learn about them.
The museum will host an exhibit featuring ancient artifacts from Egypt.
To show or present something for others to see, often in a formal or public way.
The artist will exhibit her new paintings at the gallery next month.
Past: exhibited
Past Participle: exhibited
Exhibit → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "habere" (meaning to have or hold). The word "exhibit" means to hold something out for others to see, typically in a display or presentation.
Think of 'holding out' ('habere') something 'out' ('ex-') for others to see — that's what it means to exhibit.
No commonly confused words.