demonstrate

verb

dem·on·strate ˈde-mən-ˌstrāt How to pronounce demonstrate (audio)

demonstrated; demonstrating

transitive verb

: to show clearly

demonstrate a willingness to cooperate

must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in order to pass the class

The police demonstrated calm restraint during the riot.

: to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence

crowded classrooms that demonstrate the need for more schools in the area

: to illustrate and explain especially with many examples

demonstrate a procedure

: to show or prove the value or efficiency of to a prospective buyer

demonstrate a new kitchen gadget

intransitive verb

: to make a demonstration

Allow me to demonstrate.

crowds demonstrating for the right to vote

Example Sentences

Each student must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in order to pass the class. Employees must demonstrate competence in certain skills before they can work independently. The medication will not be marketed until it is demonstrated to be safe. The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works. The group's failed efforts demonstrate how difficult it is to convince people to change their habits. They have demonstrated a willingness to negotiate. Several people will be demonstrating traditional farming techniques. The instructor demonstrated the correct procedure for pruning a tree. Would you mind demonstrating how the machine works? See More

Recent Examples on the Web Those who got three doses on Sinovac’s jab did not demonstrate any neutralizing antibodies for Omicron, either four weeks or six months after getting a booster.

Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 For local officials, doubling down on zero-Covid is a way to toe the Party line, demonstrate their loyalty to Xi, and prevent any large-scale outbreak that could jeopardize their career weeks before the Party congress.

Nectar Gan, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 Soviet citizens were allowed to speak and demonstrate without fear of arrest, to open businesses and to travel abroad.

David Satter, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 These days, most businesses talk about diversity, but few demonstrate their commitment to it.

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 All these missions will answer key research questions, demonstrate new technologies, prepare scientists and astronauts for eventual human arrivals, and, if industry partners get their wish, stimulate a new kind of lunar economy.

Rebecca Boyle, Scientific American, 28 July 2022 But on the flip side, his reportedly mild symptoms demonstrate medical science’s extraordinary success at reducing severe illness and death from COVID-19, primarily with vaccines but also improved treatment.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2022 Meloni then goes on to demonstrate all the ways the Peloton app inspires him to work out, from doing naked cardio in his bedroom to naked yoga by his pool, next to a naked statue of Michelangelo’s David.

Sasha Urban, Variety, 14 July 2022 As various local experiments demonstrate, rational conversation about topics such as immigration isn’t impossible, even in the most unlikely places.

Bill Mckibben, The New Yorker, 3 June 2022 See More

Kids Definition

demonstrate

verb

dem·on·strate ˈde-mən-ˌstrāt How to pronounce demonstrate (audio)

demonstrated; demonstrating

: to show clearly

He demonstrates a willingness to change.

: to prove or make clear by reasoning

Galileo demonstrated that the earth revolves around the sun.

: to explain (as in teaching) by use of examples or experiments

My science project demonstrates blood circulation.

: to show to people the good qualities of an article or a product

demonstrate a new car

: to make a public display (as of feelings or military force)

Marchers demonstrated for human rights.

单词	demonstrations
释义	demonstrate verb dem·on·strate ˈde-mən-ˌstrāt demonstrated; demonstrating transitive verb 1 : to show clearly demonstrate a willingness to cooperate must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in order to pass the class The police demonstrated calm restraint during the riot. 2 a : to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence crowded classrooms that demonstrate the need for more schools in the area b : to illustrate and explain especially with many examples demonstrate a procedure 3 : to show or prove the value or efficiency of to a prospective buyer demonstrate a new kitchen gadget intransitive verb : to make a demonstration Allow me to demonstrate. crowds demonstrating for the right to vote Synonyms establish prove show substantiate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Each student must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in order to pass the class. Employees must demonstrate competence in certain skills before they can work independently. The medication will not be marketed until it is demonstrated to be safe. The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works. The group's failed efforts demonstrate how difficult it is to convince people to change their habits. They have demonstrated a willingness to negotiate. Several people will be demonstrating traditional farming techniques. The instructor demonstrated the correct procedure for pruning a tree. Would you mind demonstrating how the machine works? See More Recent Examples on the Web Those who got three doses on Sinovac’s jab did not demonstrate any neutralizing antibodies for Omicron, either four weeks or six months after getting a booster. Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 For local officials, doubling down on zero-Covid is a way to toe the Party line, demonstrate their loyalty to Xi, and prevent any large-scale outbreak that could jeopardize their career weeks before the Party congress. Nectar Gan, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 Soviet citizens were allowed to speak and demonstrate without fear of arrest, to open businesses and to travel abroad. David Satter, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 These days, most businesses talk about diversity, but few demonstrate their commitment to it. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 All these missions will answer key research questions, demonstrate new technologies, prepare scientists and astronauts for eventual human arrivals, and, if industry partners get their wish, stimulate a new kind of lunar economy. Rebecca Boyle, Scientific American, 28 July 2022 But on the flip side, his reportedly mild symptoms demonstrate medical science’s extraordinary success at reducing severe illness and death from COVID-19, primarily with vaccines but also improved treatment. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2022 Meloni then goes on to demonstrate all the ways the Peloton app inspires him to work out, from doing naked cardio in his bedroom to naked yoga by his pool, next to a naked statue of Michelangelo’s David. Sasha Urban, Variety, 14 July 2022 As various local experiments demonstrate, rational conversation about topics such as immigration isn’t impossible, even in the most unlikely places. Bill Mckibben, The New Yorker, 3 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Latin dēmonstrātus, past participle of dēmonstrāre "to draw attention to, indicate, describe, show," from dē- de- + monstrāre "to point out, show" — more at muster entry 2 First Known Use 1548, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing demonstrate counter-demonstrate counter-demonstrate Kids Definition demonstrate verb dem·on·strate ˈde-mən-ˌstrāt demonstrated; demonstrating 1 : to show clearly He demonstrates a willingness to change. 2 : to prove or make clear by reasoning Galileo demonstrated that the earth revolves around the sun. 3 : to explain (as in teaching) by use of examples or experiments My science project demonstrates blood circulation. 4 : to show to people the good qualities of an article or a product demonstrate a new car 5 : to make a public display (as of feelings or military force) Marchers demonstrated for human rights. Medical Definition demonstrate verb dem·on·strate ˈdem-ən-ˌstrāt demonstrated; demonstrating transitive verb 1 : to show clearly demonstrated the artery arteriographically 2 : to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence intransitive verb : to make a demonstration demonstrations noun plural of demonstration 1 as in rallies a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person disgruntled students organized a demonstration to protest the change in university policy Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rallies protests demos marches gatherings conferences assemblies congresses counter-demonstrations conventions convocations counter-protests counterprotests sit-ins councils counterdemonstrations sit-downs strikes counter-rallies counterrallies 2 as in displays an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect staged a grand demonstration of her love for her husband with a candlelight-and-champagne Valentine's Day dinner Synonyms & Similar Words displays shows exhibitions simulations poses acts charades pretenses affectations disclosures pretences fronts semblances facades façades put-ons betrayals guises shams
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