Demonstrate: meaning, definitions and examples

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demonstrate

 

[ ˈdɛmənstreɪt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

showing action

To demonstrate means to show clearly and deliberately. It can involve explaining, illustrating, or proving something through actions or evidence.

Synonyms

display, exhibit, show

Examples of usage

  • He will demonstrate the proper way to use the equipment.
  • She demonstrated her commitment to the cause by organizing a fundraiser.
Context #2 | Verb

making something visible

To demonstrate can also mean to make something visible or apparent. It can involve making a concept or idea clear through practical illustration.

Synonyms

illustrate, manifest, reveal

Examples of usage

  • The experiment will demonstrate the effects of climate change.
  • His success will demonstrate the effectiveness of the new strategy.
Context #3 | Noun

public display

As a noun, a demonstration is a public display of group opinion or feeling, often in the form of a protest or rally.

Synonyms

march, protest, rally

Examples of usage

  • The workers organized a demonstration to demand higher wages.
  • The students held a peaceful demonstration against inequality.

Translations

Translations of the word "demonstrate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 demonstrar

🇮🇳 प्रदर्शित करना

🇩🇪 demonstrieren

🇮🇩 menunjukkan

🇺🇦 демонструвати

🇵🇱 demonstrować

🇯🇵 示す (しめす)

🇫🇷 démontrer

🇪🇸 demostrar

🇹🇷 göstermek

🇰🇷 시연하다

🇸🇦 يُظهر

🇨🇿 demonstrovat

🇸🇰 demonštrovať

🇨🇳 展示 (zhǎnshì)

🇸🇮 demonstrirati

🇮🇸 sýna

🇰🇿 көрсету

🇬🇪 დემონსტრირება

🇦🇿 nümayiş etdirmək

🇲🇽 demostrar

Word origin

The word 'demonstrate' comes from the Latin word 'demonstrare', which means 'to point out' or 'to show'. It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. Over the years, 'demonstrate' has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to showing, proving, and making something visible.

See also: demoniac, demonic, demonify, demonise, demonize.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,848, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.