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- DictionaryDem·on·strate/ˈdemənˌstrāt/
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"
- 2. clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence: "their shameful silence demonstrates their ineptitude"
Definitions of demonstrate. verb. give an exhibition of to an interested audience. synonyms: demo, exhibit, present, show. see more. verb. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment. “The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound” synonyms: establish, prove, shew, show. see more. verb.
[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.
to show or prove that something exists or is true: [ + that ] The survey clearly demonstrates that tourism can have positive benefits. These problems demonstrate the importance of planning. Fewer examples. The women are still friends as yesterday's visit demonstrates. This accident demonstrates how important it is to wear seatbelts in cars.
2 days ago · 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.
1 [transitive] to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence demonstrate that… These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. demonstrate something (to somebody) Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing. demonstrate how, what, etc…
1. (Logic) ( tr) to show, manifest, or prove, esp by reasoning, evidence, etc: it is easy to demonstrate the truth of this proposition. 2. ( tr) to evince; reveal the existence of: the scheme later demonstrated a fatal flaw. 3. ( tr) to explain or illustrate by experiment, example, etc.
v.t. to make evident or establish by arguments or reasoning; prove: to demonstrate a philosophical principle. 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.
