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demonstrate

[dem-uhn-streyt]

verb (used with object)

demonstrated, demonstrating 
  1. to make evident or establish by arguments or reasoning; prove.

    to demonstrate a philosophical principle.

  2. to describe, explain, or illustrate by examples, specimens, experiments, or the like.

    to demonstrate the force of gravity by dropping an object.

  3. to manifest or exhibit; show.

    He demonstrated his courage by his actions in battle.

  4. to display openly or publicly, as feelings.

    to demonstrate one's anger by slamming a door.

  5. to exhibit the operation or use of (a device, process, product, or the like), usually to a purchaser or prospect.

    to demonstrate an automobile.



verb (used without object)

demonstrated, demonstrating 
  1. to make, give, or take part in, a demonstration.

    The pickets required a license to demonstrate.

  2. Military.,  to attack or make a show of force to deceive an enemy.

demonstrate

/ ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt /

verb

  1. (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

  4. (tr) to display, operate, and explain the workings of (a machine, product, etc)

  5. (intr) to manifest support, protest, etc, by public parades or rallies

  6. (intr) to be employed as a demonstrator of machinery, etc

  7. (intr) military to make a show of force, esp in order to deceive one's enemy

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • demonstratedly adverb
  • counterdemonstrate verb (used without object)
  • predemonstrate verb (used with object)
  • redemonstrate verb
  • subdemonstrate verb (used with object)
  • undemonstrated adjective
  • well-demonstrated adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of demonstrate1

First recorded in 1545–55; from Latin dēmonstrātus, past participle of dēmonstrāre “to show, point out,” equivalent to dē- de- + monstrāre “to show,” verbal derivative of monstrum “sign, portent”; monster ( def. )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of demonstrate1

C16: from Latin dēmonstrāre to point out, from monstrāre to show
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The experimental sail technology, on the rotor ship Buckau, was first demonstrated in 1925 on a journey carrying timber from Danzig - now Gdansk, in Poland - to the Scottish port of Grangemouth.

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For Rashford, it presents an opportunity to adapt and demonstrate his versatility as his quest continues for a consistent starting role.

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At a time when new drugs against obesity and diabetes are grabbing headlines, PREDIMED-Plus demonstrates that modest, sustained lifestyle changes can still deliver powerful health benefits.

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Prof Forrester will demonstrate this new thermal stress-measuring method in front of an audience at the New Scientist Live event in London on 18 October.

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He said that if the allegations against the car firms are upheld in court it "would demonstrate one of the most egregious breaches of corporate trust in modern times".

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