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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 yvlog 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
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of demonstrate1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of demonstrate1
Example Sentences
Trump’s acknowledgment that the calculations were not based on other nations’ tariffs alone is demonstrated in one of his social media posts.
Live shopping is a close relative to shopping channels like QVC, where viewers are urged to call in and buy the products demonstrated by presenters.
Furthermore, he would have to demonstrate the maturity to be England captain.
It demonstrated its political acumen by winning the support of a slew of smaller parties - both inside and outside government - to get the fiscal framework through parliament by 194 votes to 182.
The Sentebale head said she hoped the public and donors would now see there was a new board of trustees "acting appropriately to demonstrate and ensure good governance and a healthy culture".
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