demonstrate
verb
dem·on·strate
ˈde-mən-ˌstrāt 
demonstrated; demonstrating
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
: to make a demonstration
Allow me to demonstrate.
crowds demonstrating for the right to vote
Examples of demonstrate in a Sentence
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?
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
This case demonstrates that no one is above the law.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
Celebrity Style The actor posed with his co-star, Elle Fanning, in an almost indescribable look and demonstrated his great sense of humor.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2024
Domi will leverage his own social media and be used in Aires Tech’s other marketing to demonstrate how Aires products help protect against wireless radiation.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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demonstrate
verb
dem·on·strate
ˈdem-ən-ˌstrāt
demonstrated; demonstrating
1
: to show clearly
2
a
: to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence
b
: to illustrate and explain especially with examples
3
: to show publicly the good qualities of a product
demonstrate a new car
4
: to make a public display (as of feeling or military force)
citizens demonstrated in protest
Medical Definition
demonstrate
verb
dem·on·strate
ˈdem-ən-ˌstrāt
demonstrated; demonstrating
1
: to show clearly
demonstrated the artery arteriographically
2
: to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence
: to make a demonstration
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