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demonstrate
verb
-
demonstrate
,
demonstrating
,
demonstrates
,
demonstrated
to
show
how
something
works
or
how
to
do
something
by
actually
doing
it
•
The
chef
demonstrated
how
to
fillet
a
fish
in
front
of
the
cooking
class
.
The
chef
demonstrated
how
to
fillet
a
fish
in
front
of
the
cooking
class
.
•
At
the
trade
fair
,
a
young
engineer
demonstrated
the
new
robot
arm
’
s
precise
movements
.
At
the
trade
fair
,
a
young
engineer
demonstrated
the
new
robot
arm
’
s
precise
movements
.
verb
-
demonstrate
,
demonstrating
,
demonstrates
,
demonstrated
to
prove
or
make
something
clear
by
providing
evidence
,
facts
,
or
examples
•
The
scientist
demonstrated
that
the
new
medicine
was
safe
by
showing
the
test
results
.
The
scientist
demonstrated
that
the
new
medicine
was
safe
by
showing
the
test
results
.
•
Her
calm
reaction
demonstrated
true
leadership
during
the
sudden
power
outage
.
Her
calm
reaction
demonstrated
true
leadership
during
the
sudden
power
outage
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
demonstrāre
“
to
point
out
,
show
,
prove
,”
from
de-
“
completely
”
+
monstrāre
“
to
show
.”
verb
-
demonstrate
,
demonstrating
,
demonstrates
,
demonstrated
to
take
part
in
a
public
protest
or
march
to
show
support
or
opposition
•
Thousands
of
students
demonstrated
outside
the
parliament
for
climate
action
.
Thousands
of
students
demonstrated
outside
the
parliament
for
climate
action
.
•
Workers
demonstrated
in
the
main
square
,
holding
bright
red
banners
demanding
fair
wages
.
Workers
demonstrated
in
the
main
square
,
holding
bright
red
banners
demanding
fair
wages
.
demonstration
noun
the
act
of
clearly
showing
or
explaining
how
something
works
or
how
to
do
something
•
The
science
teacher
gave
a
demonstration
of
the
volcano
experiment
,
and
the
students
cheered
when
it
erupted
.
The
science
teacher
gave
a
demonstration
of
the
volcano
experiment
,
and
the
students
cheered
when
it
erupted
.
•
Before
using
the
new
coffeemaker
,
Marco
watched
an
online
demonstration
to
understand
all
the
buttons
.
Before
using
the
new
coffeemaker
,
Marco
watched
an
online
demonstration
to
understand
all
the
buttons
.
Late
15th
century
,
from
Latin
demonstratio
“
pointing
out
,
proof
”,
from
demonstrare
“
to
point
out
,
show
”.
noun
a
public
gathering
of
people
marching
or
standing
together
to
show
their
support
for
or
protest
against
something
•
Thousands
joined
the
peaceful
demonstration
calling
for
cleaner
air
in
the
city
center
.
Thousands
joined
the
peaceful
demonstration
calling
for
cleaner
air
in
the
city
center
.
•
Police
redirected
traffic
to
make
space
for
the
demonstration
outside
the
parliament
building
.
Police
redirected
traffic
to
make
space
for
the
demonstration
outside
the
parliament
building
.
Same
Latin
origin
as
sense
1
;
political
use
emerged
in
the
19th
century
to
describe
public
shows
of
opinion
.
noun
something
that
clearly
proves
a
fact
or
shows
that
a
statement
is
true
•
Her
quick
recovery
was
a
strong
demonstration
of
the
benefits
of
regular
exercise
.
Her
quick
recovery
was
a
strong
demonstration
of
the
benefits
of
regular
exercise
.
•
The
experiment
provided
clear
demonstration
that
plants
grow
faster
under
blue
light
.
The
experiment
provided
clear
demonstration
that
plants
grow
faster
under
blue
light
.
From
Latin
demonstratio
“
proof
”,
emphasizing
the
idea
of
showing
something
to
be
true
.