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dem·on·strate
\ˈdemənˌstrāt sometimes də̇ˈmänˌ- or dēˈmänˌ-, usu -ād.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin demonstratus, past participle of demonstrare, from de- + monstrare to show — more at muster
transitive verb
1.
a. obsolete : indicate : point out
b. : to manifest clearly, certainly, or unmistakably : show clearly the existence of
< even if both sides demonstrate a will to agree — New Republic >
2.
a. : to make evident or reveal as true by reasoning processes, concrete facts and evidence, experimentation, operation, or repeated examples
< demonstrated that the geologic agencies are not explosive and cataclysmal but steady and patient — C.W.Eliot >
b. : to illustrate or explain in an orderly and detailed way especially with many examples, specimens, and particulars
< demonstrate the essentials of the theistic position — W.R.Inge >
3. : to show or prove to a prospective customer (as by actual operation) the special value or merits of (an article or product)
intransitive verb
1. : to make a demonstration; specifically : to make a public display of sentiment for or against a person or cause
< students demonstrating for the ouster of the dictator >
2. : to teach or explain by demonstration
Synonyms: see prove, show |