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- Dictionarydemonstrate/ˈdɛmənstreɪt/
verb
- 1. give a practical exhibition and explanation of (how a machine, skill, or craft works or is performed): "computerized design methods will be demonstrated" Similar
- 2. clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence: "their shameful silence demonstrates their ineptitude" Similar Opposite
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to make a public expression that you are not satisfied about something, especially by marching or having a meeting: demonstrate against Thousands of people gathered to demonstrate against the new proposals. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
The meaning of DEMONSTRATE is to show clearly. How to use demonstrate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Demonstrate.
Synonyms for DEMONSTRATE: prove, establish, show, confirm, substantiate, justify, verify, uphold; Antonyms of DEMONSTRATE: disprove, invalidate, refute, discredit, rebut, confute, object, challenge.
Demonstrate definition: to make evident or establish by arguments or reasoning; prove. See examples of DEMONSTRATE used in a sentence.
Definition of demonstrate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you demonstrate something, you show people how it works or how to do it. The company demonstrated an app for surgeons that showed X-rays on the screen. [ VERB noun ]
Demonstrate comes from the Latin word demonstrare, meaning “to point out by argument or deduction.” To demonstrate a point you must make a valid argument and give examples of why you think it's true.
