demonstrate

dem·on·strate  (dmn-strt)

v. dem·on·strat·ed, dem·on·strat·ing, dem·on·strates

v.tr.

1. To show clearly and deliberately; manifest: demonstrated her skill as a gymnast; demonstrate affection by hugging.

2. To show to be true by reasoning or adducing evidence; prove: demonstrate a proposition.

3. To present by experiments, examples, or practical application; explain and illustrate: demonstrated the laws of physics with laboratory equipment.

4. To show the use of (an article) to a prospective buyer: The salesperson plugged in and demonstrated the vacuum cleaner.

v.intr.

1. To give a demonstration: described the dance step, then took a partner and demonstrated.

2. To participate in a public display of opinion: demonstrated against tax hikes.

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[Latin dmnstrre, dmnstrt- : d-, completely; see de- + mnstrre, to show (from mnstrum, divine portent, from monre, to warn; see men-¹ in Indo-European roots).]

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demonstrate

Verb

[-strating, -strated]

1. to show or prove by reasoning or evidence

2. to display and explain the workings of (a machine, product, etc.)

3. to reveal the existence of: the adult literacy campaign demonstrated the scale of educational deprivation

4. to show support or opposition by public parades or rallies [Latin demonstrare to point out]

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	demonstrate - give an exhibition of to an interested audience; "She shows her dogs frequently"; "We will demo the new software in Washington" demo, present, show, exhibit bring home - make understandable and clear; "This brings home my point" show - make visible or noticeable; "She showed her talent for cooking"; "Show me your etchings, please"
	2.	demonstrate - establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"; "The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture" shew, show, prove, establish prove oneself - show one's ability or courage prove - prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof affirm, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, sustain - establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant" negate, contradict - prove negative; show to be false stultify - prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence; "nobody is legally allowed to stultify himself"
	3.	demonstrate - provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness" attest, certify, evidence, manifest authenticate - establish the authenticity of something attest - establish or verify the usage of; "This word is not attested until 1993" reflect - give evidence of the quality of; "The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student" reflect - give evidence of a certain behavior; "His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him" notarise, notarize - authenticate as a notary; "We had to have the signature notarized" bear witness, evidence, testify, prove, show - provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence" condemn - demonstrate the guilt of (someone); "Her strange behavior condemned her"
	4.	demonstrate - march in protest; take part in a demonstration; "Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle" march dissent, protest, resist - express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country" picket - serve as pickets or post pickets; "picket a business to protest the layoffs"

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demonstrate

verb 1. prove, show, establish, indicate, make clear, manifest, evidence, testify to, evince, show clearly

verb 2. show, evidence, express, display, indicate, exhibit, manifest, make clear or plain

verb 3. march, protest, rally, object, parade, picket, say no to, remonstrate, take up the cudgels, express disapproval, hikoi N.Z.

verb 4. describe, show, explain, teach, illustrate

Translations

demonstrate [ˈdɛmənstreɪt] vt → demostrar

vi → manifestarse;

to demonstrate (for/against) → manifestarse (a favor de/en contra de)

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demonstrate [ˈdɛmənstreɪt] vt → démontrer, prouver (= show); faire une démonstration de

vi to demonstrate (for/against) → manifester (en faveur de/contre)

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demonstrate [ˈdɛmənstreɪt] vt (theory) → demonstrieren;

(skill) → zeigen, beweisen;

(appliance) → vorführen

vi to demonstrate (for/against) → demonstrieren (für/gegen)

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demonstrate [ˈdɛmənstreɪt] vt → dimostrare, provare

vi to demonstrate (for/against) → dimostrare (per/contro), manifestare (per/contro)