Demonstrate
To show clearly how something works or to prove a claim by providing evidence, explanation, or examples.
verbDemonstrate
To show clearly how something works or to prove a claim by providing evidence, explanation, or examples.
verbImagine This
Imagine a science teacher presenting a working model and guiding students step by step, explaining why each move proves the hypothesis.
Sounds Like
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Looks Like
Looks like 'demo' (a display) combined with 'strate' (to lay out).
Remember This
In everyday use, demonstrate often means to explain or prove with examples; in math or science it can mean giving a formal proof or demonstration.
Other Forms
Connect With
illustrate, prove, show, exhibit, validate
Note
Commonly followed by 'that' or 'how' (e.g., demonstrate that x is true, demonstrate how to solve a problem). Distinguish from 'demonstration' (a display or protest) and 'demonstrable' (able to be demonstrated).