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   demonstrate

   /ˈdɛmənstreɪt/

   verb

   • 1. give a practical exhibition and explanation of (how a machine, skill, or craft works or is performed): "computerized design methods will be demonstrated" Similar give a demonstration ofshow how something is doneshow how something worksexhibitdisplayshowillustrateexemplifygive an idea of
   • 2. clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence: "their shameful silence demonstrates their ineptitude" Similar revealbespeakindicatesignifysignaldenoteshowdisplayexhibitexpressmanifestevinceevidencebe evidence ofbe an indication ofbear witness totestify toimplyintimategive awayinformal:spellliterary:betokenOpposite hide
   • ▪ show (a feeling or quality) by one's actions: "she began to demonstrate a new-found confidence" Similar showshow beyond doubtindicatedetermineestablishprovevalidateconfirmverifycorroboratesubstantiateconstitute evidenceconstitute proof
   • 3. take part in a public demonstration: "thousands demonstrated against illegal deforestation" Similar protestrallyhold a rallymarchparadesit instage a sit-inpicketform a picket linestrikego on strikewalk outmutinyrebel

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘point out’): from Latin demonstrat- ‘pointed out’, from the verb demonstrare.

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