show and tell β an activity for young children, especially in school, in which each participant produces an object of unusual interest and tells something about it.
character β The character of a person or place consists of all the qualities they have that make them distinct from other people or places.
act out β If you act out an event which has happened, you copy the actions which took place and make them into a play.
contain β If something such as a box, bag, room, or place contains things, those things are inside it.
copy β If you make a copy of something, you produce something that looks like the original thing.
reproduce β to make a copy, representation, duplicate, or close imitation of: to reproduce a picture.
stage β a single step or degree in a process; a particular phase, period, position, etc., in a process, development, or series.
substitute β a person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
put on β a throw or cast, especially one made with a forward motion of the hand when raised close to the shoulder.
steward β a person who manages another's property or financial affairs; one who administers anything as the agent of another or others.
indicate β to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show: His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture.
signify β to make known by signs, speech, or action.
suggest β to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
connote β If a word or name connotes something, it makes you think of a particular idea or quality.
denote β If one thing denotes another, it is a sign or indication of it.
symbol β something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial; emblem, token, or sign.
characterize β If something is characterized by a particular feature or quality, that feature or quality is an obvious part of it.
characterise β to mark or distinguish as a characteristic; be a characteristic of: Rich metaphors characterize his poetry.
sum up β the aggregate of two or more numbers, magnitudes, quantities, or particulars as determined by or as if by the mathematical process of addition: The sum of 6 and 8 is 14.
describe β If you describe a person, object, event, or situation, you say what they are like or what happened.
feature β a prominent or conspicuous part or characteristic: Tall buildings were a new feature on the skyline.
model β a standard or example for imitation or comparison.
demonstrate β If you demonstrate a particular skill, quality, or feeling, you show by your actions that you have it.
illustrate β to furnish (a book, magazine, etc.) with drawings, pictures, or other artwork intended for explanation, elucidation, or adornment.