Demonstrate

/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to show clearly and deliberately; to prove or make clear by evidence or explanation.

The teacher used diagrams to demonstrate how photosynthesis occurs.

to perform a task or action in front of an audience, especially to teach or illustrate.

The chef will demonstrate how to make the perfect soufflé at the cooking class.

to express or manifest a feeling or ability.

The athlete demonstrated remarkable skill during the competition.

to protest or make a public display of a sentiment or cause.

The citizens gathered to demonstrate in favor of environmental protections.

Latin 'demonstrare', from 'demonstratus', the past participle of 'demonstrari', which means 'to point out, show'.

demonstrate a point:

to provide evidence or reasoning to support a specific claim or argument.

demonstrate against:

to protest or show opposition to something.

demonstrate how:

to explain or show the process or method of doing something.

to show off or flaunt something in an impressive manner.

He was just demonstrating with that new car of his.

to prove a point or argument in a bold way.

She really demonstrated her skills during the competition.