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demonstrate English

Meaning demonstrate meaning

What does demonstrate mean?
Definitions in simple English

demonstrate Verb

— If you demonstrate something, you show that it is true or that it exists. In this job, you must demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively. Various studies have clearly demonstrated that very few people have not broken laws. — If you demonstrate something, you show how to do it or use it. At the sales meeting she demonstrated the new software. — If a group of people demonstrate, they protest something publicly. The workers began demonstrating for safer conditions outside the factory.

demonstrate

— verb (= show, demo) give an exhibition of to an interested audience She shows her dogs frequently We will demo the new software in Washington — verb (= establish, show) establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture — verb (= attest, manifest, evidence) provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes His high fever attested to his illness The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness — verb (= march) march in protest; take part in a demonstration Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle

Synonyms demonstrate synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as demonstrate?

demonstrate English » English

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Topics demonstrate topics

What do people use demonstrate to talk about?
Language and thought Think Know

Known, unknown
Language and thought Think Know

Secret
Language and thought Think Opinion Agree with someone

Protest
Language and thought Communication Say Talk about a subject

Explain
Language and thought Communication Say Debate

Demonstrate
Language and thought Communication Interpreting messages

Show, indicate
Language and thought Teach

Show, explain

  • What words refer to showing how something works or how something is done?
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Conjugation demonstrate conjugation

How do you conjugate demonstrate?

demonstrate · verb

Examples demonstrate examples

How do I use demonstrate in a sentence?

Simple sentences

I don't know how to demonstrate it, since it's too obvious!
You should make the most of this rare opportunity to demonstrate your talent.
He went on to demonstrate how to use the machine.
Every time a failure like that occurs in another department, I'm tempted to call them idiots, but then people like you come along to demonstrate what true idiocy looks like.
Fascism and communism as they were realised demonstrate two faces of the same monster.
I'll demonstrate.
I'll demonstrate it for you.
Allow me to demonstrate.
Allow me to demonstrate my invention to you.

Movie subtitles

To give you an idea just how sensitive Kepler is, I'm gonna demonstrate using this massive World War ll searchlight.
Just as you demonstrate the highest self-sacrifice in this Nation. so does this youth wish to be selfless.
Demonstrate, Professor.
If you'll permit me to demonstrate on your map.
I assume his purpose is to demonstrate that at one time or another he was subjected to a grammar-school course in history.
Your Honor, I am only trying to demonstrate.
Will you demonstrate just how that operates Mr. Miller?
I got the Chrysler people to demonstrate the car again.
This is no time to demonstrate.
Would it be out of order for me to ask why you would pay such a price to see me demonstrate my talents?
I'd be happy to demonstrate both.
Demonstrate!
Isn't it a fact that Barney would sometimes take the guns out twirling them on his fingers, to demonstrate his skill to the patrons?
Shall we demonstrate?
We'll mobilize the women and demonstrate with you.
Tell him that tonight we'll demonstrate him.
Demonstrate, professor.
I see marriage as a sort of permanent welding, a growing together of two trees, in spite of anything my sister can demonstrate to the contrary, into a sort of permanent mess.
In the largest convents the young monks have to able to demonstrate diligence and make an effort to replicate the holy scriptures.
Well, I was thinking if we could keep Grant in the background have someone else demonstrate the invisible ray and when Father became enthusiastic we could spring it on him that Grant was the real inventor.
Now, I'm about to demonstrate something to you.
And if things got dire, he could demonstrate what a good shot he is.
Let me demonstrate.
I don't think they intend to demonstrate against Baron Gruda after all.
Will you demonstrate just how that operates, Mr. Miller?
By faithful, I mean those who come here to feel closer to God not to political factions and who wish to demonstrate military force.
Well, it just shows how far he'll go to demonstrate his hatred.
On the contrary, we will demonstrate to them that he is possible happy being.
Now I can quite easily demonstrate its efficacy for you by. placing a piece of ordinary cotton wool in this bowl.
I can demonstrate its efficacy for you quite easily. by placing a piece of ordinary cotton wool in this bowl.
Will you demonstrate just how that operates, Mr. Miller? Yes, sir.
Would you demonstrate the weight test to Mr David, please?
Come inside with me, Mrs. Duchin. and let me demonstrate through the miracle of science, Mrs. Duchin. how one man can be in two places at the same time.
I can't demonstrate it. I haven't enough strength, unfortunately.
Be so good as to explain to these gentlemen what it is you're going to demonstrate.
Will you be so good as to demonstrate upon this cadaver. as to how you would propose to cut through the radius and ulna?

News and current affairs

We need a breakthrough that is demonstrable, public, clear, and convincing, that can mobilize the public's hearts and minds, and that can demonstrate success.
Otherwise, it runs the risk of renewed chaos and violence, but this time in a more destabilized region, as Pakistan's current problems demonstrate.
The idea is to use global networks of knowledge and action to identify and demonstrate new, cutting-edge approaches to sustainable development around the world.
Whatever the rhetoric in France, for example, the policies and attitudes in countries such as Britain or Poland demonstrate that good trans-Atlantic relations can be maintained.
This is easy to demonstrate.
What the latest findings demonstrate is that crucial parts of the world's climate system, though massive in size, are so fragile that they can be irremediably disrupted by human activity.
The large coalition now fighting terrorism is one way to demonstrate this.
Countries tempted to undermine these principles by failing to fulfill their solemn commitments only demonstrate their own lack of solidarity.
Hugo Chavez's government faced a widespread opposition strike, whose intent was not only to demonstrate popular opposition, but also to starve the government of revenue.
And, although Turkmenbashi died in December, his successor, Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, has continued to imprison dissidents, stifle freedom of expression, and scoff at democracy, as February's rigged elections demonstrate.
By releasing Annadurdy Hadjiev from jail and withdrawing the threat of extradition to Turkmenistan, Bulgaria would unequivocally demonstrate its commitment to fulfilling its obligations.
But it will not be big enough to dispel convertibility risk and hence demonstrate the ECB's credibility as a lender of last resort.
A US subsidiary of Deutsche Bank, for example, has been barred by an American court from foreclosing on a house because it could not demonstrate ownership.
Nevertheless, though the Chinese government seeks to demonstrate that the Uyghur are a growing domestic threat, they have been unable to cite any recent incidents of domestic Uyghur-related violence.
Given the gravity of the economic crisis, the time has come for the EU to demonstrate its strengths whenever possible.
But the outside world should demonstrate that every clear move toward greater political openness will merit more international political and economic engagement.
By preserving its unity of purpose and maintaining the pressure and negotiating momentum that it has generated, Europe can demonstrate to Iran, the US, and itself that it has what it takes to be a major global actor.
Abroad, Merkel has no need to demonstrate that Germany is a big country in Europe; her partners are fully aware of this.
This line of thinking led governments to believe that Arabs would not demonstrate in large numbers and demand change.
Japan, whose economic recovery is attributable largely to its deepening ties with China in recent years, is also eager to demonstrate that it regards China not as a threat but as an opportunity, as least in economic terms.
Brazil, Turkey, and, yes, Iran are all clearly keen to demonstrate their political and foreign-policy independence.
Two recent events demonstrate what is at stake.

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