verb

demonstrate

DEHM-uhn-strayt

verb

To show someone how to do something by performing it.

"The chef demonstrated how to fillet a fish."

"She demonstrated the new software to the sales team."

To prove or make clear through evidence or example.

"The study demonstrates a clear link between sleep and memory."

"His calm response demonstrated real professionalism under pressure."

To take part in a public protest.

"Thousands demonstrated outside parliament against the new law."

How to Use Demonstrate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo show something clearly, whether by proving a point, giving a practical example, or protesting publicly.

Common pairings

demonstrate a skill demonstrate that demonstrate against

Word Forms

demonstrated past tense, demonstrate plural, demonstrated plural, demonstrates singular, demonstrate singular, demonstrated singular, demonstratest singular, demonstratedst singular, demonstrateth singular

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Etymology

From Latin dēmōnstrāre, "to point out or show clearly," from de- plus mōnstrāre, "to show."

Rhymes for demonstrate

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