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- Dictionarydemonstrate/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
- 2. clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence: "their shameful silence demonstrates their ineptitude" Similar Opposite
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DEMONSTRATE definition: 1. to show or make something clear: 2. to show something and explain how it works: 3. to express…. Learn more.
1. : to show clearly. demonstrate a willingness to cooperate. must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in order to pass the class. The police demonstrated calm restraint during the riot. 2. a. : to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence.
Demonstrate definition: to make evident or establish by arguments or reasoning; prove. See examples of DEMONSTRATE used in a sentence.
Synonyms for DEMONSTRATE: prove, establish, show, confirm, substantiate, justify, verify, uphold; Antonyms of DEMONSTRATE: disprove, invalidate, refute, discredit, rebut, confute, object, challenge.
- Some common synonyms of demonstrate are evidence, evince, manifest, and show. While all these words mean "to reveal outwardly or make apparent," de...
- While in some cases nearly identical to demonstrate, evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something. // a commitment...
- The meanings of evince and demonstrate largely overlap; however, evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs. // evinced not the slightest fear
- Although the words manifest and demonstrate have much in common, manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation. // manifested musical abili...
- The words show and demonstrate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is rev...
To demonstrate a point you must make a valid argument and give examples of why you think it's true. Demonstrate can also refer to a public protest. You can demonstrate with your comrades by marching through the streets with homemade protest signs.
1.(transitive) to show, manifest, or prove, esp by reasoning, evidence, etc. it is easy to demonstrate the truth of this proposition. 2.(transitive) to evince; reveal the existence of. the scheme later demonstrated a fatal flaw. 3.(transitive) to explain or illustrate by experiment, example, etc.
[transitive] demonstrate something to show by your actions that you have a particular quality, feeling or opinion synonym display. The team demonstrated breathtaking skills. We want to demonstrate our commitment to human rights. Students must demonstrate a willingness to work with others.
