demonstrate
verb
dem·on·strate
ˈde-mən-ˌstrāt 
demonstrated; demonstrating
1
: to show clearly
demonstrate a willingness to cooperate
must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in order to pass the class
The police demonstrated calm restraint during the riot.
2
a
: to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence
crowded classrooms that demonstrate the need for more schools in the area
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 kitchen gadget
: to make a demonstration
Allow me to demonstrate.
crowds demonstrating for the right to vote
Examples of demonstrate in a Sentence
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?
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Todd Gordon, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
The installers will typically walk the homeowner through the basics and demonstrate how the sprinkler system operates.
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About 3,000 protesters demonstrated Khalil's detention in Lower Manhattan on Monday afternoon, police said.
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Todd Gordon, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
The installers will typically walk the homeowner through the basics and demonstrate how the sprinkler system operates.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
The latest developments have once again demonstrated the shifting alliances of Syria's multisided civil war that has been subject to competing geopolitical interests among foreign powers.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
About 3,000 protesters demonstrated Khalil's detention in Lower Manhattan on Monday afternoon, police said.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Demonstrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demonstrate. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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demonstrate
verb
dem·on·strate
ˈdem-ən-ˌstrāt
demonstrated; demonstrating
1
: to show clearly
2
a
: to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence
b
: to illustrate and explain especially with examples
3
: to show publicly the good qualities of a product
demonstrate a new car
4
: to make a public display (as of feeling or military force)
citizens demonstrated in protest
Medical Definition
demonstrate
verb
dem·on·strate
ˈdem-ən-ˌstrāt
demonstrated; demonstrating
1
: to show clearly
demonstrated the artery arteriographically
2
: to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence
: to make a demonstration
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