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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1392 COCA: 1379

demonstrate

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
demonstrate /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/ verb
demonstrates; demonstrated; demonstrating
demonstrate
/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/
verb
demonstrates; demonstrated; demonstrating
Learner's definition of DEMONSTRATE
[+ object]
: to prove (something) by showing examples of it : to show evidence of (something)证明;证实;论证
: to prove (something) by being an example of it : to be evidence of (something)表明;说明;显示
[+ object] : to show (a quality, feeling, etc.) clearly to other people表明,表示(特性、情感等)
[+ object] : to show or explain how something is used or done : to show or explain the function or use of (something)示范;演示
[no object] : to take part in an event in which people gather together in order to show that they support or oppose something or someone示威游行
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1392 COCA: 1379

demonstrate

verb

dem·​on·​strate ˈde-mən-ˌstrāt How to pronounce demonstrate (audio)
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
Choose the Right Synonym for demonstrate

show, manifest, evidence, evince, demonstrate mean to reveal outwardly or make apparent.

show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words.

careful not to show his true feelings

manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation.

manifested musical ability at an early age

evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something.

a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service

evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs.

evinced not the slightest fear

demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling.

demonstrated their approval by loud applause

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

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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1392 COCA: 1379
demonstrate

verb¹

1show表明ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBamply, beyond doubt, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, effectively, powerfully, successfully, well充分/毫無疑問地/清楚地/確鑿地/令人信服地/有效地/有力地/成功地/很好地表明The study demonstrates beyond doubt the effectiveness of the new drug.研究毫無疑問地證明了這種新藥的效力。consistently, repeatedly始終/再三表明adequately足以證明further進一步證明easily不費力地表明elegantly, neatly (especially BrE) 精確地/簡潔地表明empirically, experimentally憑實際經驗/通過實驗證明directly直接表明publicly公開表明graphically, vividly形象地/生動地表明This tragedy graphically demonstrates the dangers of extreme sports.這個悲劇活生生地表明了極限運動的危險。PREPOSITIONto向⋯證明The President must demonstrate to the country that he is really in control.總統必須向全國證明一切確實在他的掌控之下。
demonstrate

verb²

2protest抗議ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBpeacefully和平示威PREPOSITIONagainst示威反對⋯Campaigners were demonstrating against the slaughter of dolphins.活動人士示威抗議宰殺海豚。for為⋯示威Their objective was to demonstrate peacefully for civil rights.他們的目標是為公民權利而進行和平示威。

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