demonstrateverb
uk/ˈdem.ən.streɪt/us/ˈdem.ən.streɪt/demonstrate verb (SHOW)
B2 [ T ] to show or make make something clear:
These numbers clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.
[ + that ] Research has demonstrated that babies can recognize their mother's voice very soon after birth.
These problems demonstrate the importance of strategic planning.
C1 [ T ] to show something and explain how it works:
He got a job demonstrating kitchen equipment in a department store.
[ + question word ] The teacher demonstrated how to use the equipment.
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- You need to demonstrate to the examiners that you have more than a literal understanding of the text.
- It is impossible to demonstrate conclusively that the factory is responsible for the pollution.
- Management have demonstrated almost unbelievable incompetence in their handling of the dispute.
- The Australian team soon demonstrated their superiority over the opposition.
- I can show you studies which demonstrate that some forms of alternative medicine are extremely effective.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Showing and demonstrating
- act
- act sth out
- attest
- barometer
- bespeak
- bring
- bring sth forward
- disclose
- flicker
- manifestation
- produce
- put up sth
- radiate
- revealing
- says something about sb/sth idiom
- shew
- strike
- suggest
- token
- wear
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demonstrate verb (EXPRESS)
C2 [ T ] to express or show that you have a particular feeling, quality, or ability:
He has demonstrated a genuine interest in the project.
His answer demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of the question.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Showing and demonstrating
- act
- act sth out
- attest
- barometer
- bespeak
- bring
- bring sth forward
- disclose
- flicker
- manifestation
- produce
- put up sth
- radiate
- revealing
- says something about sb/sth idiom
- shew
- strike
- suggest
- token
- wear
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demonstrate verb (PROTEST)
B2 [ I ] to make a public expression that you are not satisfied about something, especially by marching or having a meeting:
Thousands of people gathered to demonstrate against the new proposals.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Activism & pressure groups
- activism
- activist
- agitation
- agitator
- agitprop
- CND
- gherao
- groundswell
- guerrilla
- hunger strike
- insurgency
- lobby
- protest
- radical
- rasta roko
- rebel
- rebellion
- reformer
- revolutionary
- stir
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