Demonstrate - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈdemənstreɪt|  American pronunciation of the word demonstrate
Brit.  |ˈdemənstreɪt|  British pronunciation of the word demonstrate

verb

- give an exhibition of to an interested audience (syn: demo, exhibit, present, show)
- establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment (syn: establish, prove, shew, show)
The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound
- provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes (syn: attest, certify, evidence, manifest)
This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness
- march in protest; take part in a demonstration (syn: march)
Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle

Extra examples

Each student must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in order to pass the class.

Employees must demonstrate competence in certain skills before they can work independently.

The medication will not be marketed until it is demonstrated to be safe.

The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.

The group's failed efforts demonstrate how difficult it is to convince people to change their habits.

They have demonstrated a willingness to negotiate.

Several people will be demonstrating traditional farming techniques.

The instructor demonstrated the correct procedure for pruning a tree.

Would you mind demonstrating how the machine works?

The results demonstrate convincingly that this method is safe and reliable.

I hope this message demonstrates my feelings to the students.

How can I demonstrate to you that my story is true?

The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound

This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness

Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: demonstrate
he/she/it: demonstrates
present participle: demonstrating
past tense: demonstrated
past participle: demonstrated
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