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To show or prove something clearly through actions, examples, or evidence.
The teacher demonstrated the math problem on the board.
The teacher showed how to solve the math problem step by step.
The product demonstration highlighted its key features.
The product showcase clearly presented its main features.
Often used in educational, scientific, or professional contexts to emphasize clarity and proof.
To participate in a public display or protest to express a point of view.
Thousands demonstrated against the new policy in the capital.
Thousands publicly protested the new policy in the capital.
Common in social and political contexts to indicate collective action.
To show that one possesses a particular skill, quality, or ability.
She demonstrated great leadership during the crisis.
She showed clearly that she had strong leadership skills during the crisis.
Often used in performance reviews or evaluations.
Use 'demonstrate' when you want to emphasize that something is being shown clearly to prove a point, teach a skill, or illustrate a concept. Avoid using it for vague or unclear presentations.
Always pair 'demonstrate' with a clear method, example, or proof. For instance, 'demonstrate the theory' is vague, but 'demonstrate the theory with an experiment' is clear.
From Latin *demonstrare* (to point out, show), from *de-* (completely) + *monstrare* (to show). First recorded in English in the late 16th century.
Commonly used in both academic and everyday contexts. Often followed by 'how to' or 'that' to indicate the method or proof being shown.