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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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DEMONSTRATE definition: 1. to show or make something clear: 2. to show something and explain how it works: 3. to express…. Learn more.
The meaning of DEMONSTRATE is to show clearly. How to use demonstrate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Demonstrate.
If you demonstrate a particular skill, quality, or feeling, you show by your actions that you have it.
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.
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.
1. (Logic) (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.
DEMONSTRATE definition: 1. to show or prove that something exists or is true: 2. to show someone how to do something, or…. Learn more.
to describe, explain, or illustrate by examples, specimens, experiments, or the like: to demonstrate the force of gravity by dropping an object. to manifest or exhibit; show: He demonstrated his courage by his actions in battle. to display openly or publicly, as feelings: to demonstrate one's anger by slamming a door.
Synonyms for DEMONSTRATE: prove, establish, show, confirm, substantiate, justify, verify, uphold; Antonyms of DEMONSTRATE: disprove, invalidate, refute, discredit, rebut, confute, object, challenge
