1. (v. t.) To point out; to show; to exhibit\; to make evident.

2. (v. t.) To show, or make evident, by reasoning or proof; to prove by deduction; to establish so as to exclude the possibility of doubt or denial.

3. (v. t.) To exhibit and explain (a dissection or other anatomical preparation).

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