DEMONSTRATE
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Demonstrate ( demostrar )
verb
\ˈde-mən-ˌstrāt\
: to prove (something) by showing examples of it : to show evidence of (something)
: to prove (something) by being an example of it : to be evidence of (something)
: to show (a quality, feeling, etc.) clearly to other people
Full definition of DEMONSTRATE
transitive verb
1: to show clearly <demonstrate a willingness to cooperate>
2a : to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence
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 product>
intransitive verb
: to make a demonstration <crowds demonstrating for the right to vote>
Examples of DEMONSTRATE
- 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?