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demonstrate
[ dem-uhn-streyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to make evident or establish by arguments or reasoning; prove:
to demonstrate a philosophical principle.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to describe, explain, or illustrate by examples, specimens, experiments, or the like:
to demonstrate the force of gravity by dropping an object.
- to manifest or exhibit; show:
He demonstrated his courage by his actions in battle.
- to display openly or publicly, as feelings:
to demonstrate one's anger by slamming a door.
- to exhibit the operation or use of (a device, process, product, or the like), usually to a purchaser or prospect:
to demonstrate an automobile.
verb (used without object)
- to make, give, or take part in, a demonstration:
The pickets required a license to demonstrate.
- Military. to attack or make a show of force to deceive an enemy.
demonstrate
/ ˈɛəˌٰɪ /
verb
- tr to show, manifest, or prove, esp by reasoning, evidence, etc
it is easy to demonstrate the truth of this proposition
- tr to evince; reveal the existence of
the scheme later demonstrated a fatal flaw
- tr to explain or illustrate by experiment, example, etc
- tr to display, operate, and explain the workings of (a machine, product, etc)
- intr to manifest support, protest, etc, by public parades or rallies
- intr to be employed as a demonstrator of machinery, etc
- intr military to make a show of force, esp in order to deceive one's enemy
Other Word Forms
- o·ٰe· adverb
- dzܲt·o·ٰٱ verb (used without object) counterdemonstrated counterdemonstrating
- ·o·ٰٱ verb (used with object) predemonstrated predemonstrating
- ·o·ٰٱ verb redemonstrated redemonstrating
- ܲ·o·ٰٱ verb (used with object) subdemonstrated subdemonstrating
- ܲ·o·ٰe adjective
- ɱ-o·ٰe adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of demonstrate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of demonstrate1
Example Sentences
Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., both of whom have demonstrated a knack for grabbing media attention and reflecting the Democratic base’s anger in their public pronouncements.
A draft executive order circulated proposing an overhaul of the exam that had long focused on knowledge of international affairs to now require candidates demonstrate “alignment with the president’s foreign policy vision.”
“But at the same time, it demonstrates what I was up against.”
Late last year, the district launched an initiative that provides cash payments for 12 months to 251 students with a demonstrated financial need who are pursuing health careers.
Along with the greater use of visual aids, the key to successful sessions, explains Grace, was the ability to demonstrate and emphasise exercises.
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