Definitions for demonstrate
ˈdɛm ənˌstreɪtdemon·strate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. show, demo, exhibit, present, demonstrateverb

   give an exhibition of to an interested audience

   "She shows her dogs frequently"; "We will demo the new software in Washington"

2. prove, demonstrate, establish, show, shewverb

   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"

3. attest, certify, manifest, demonstrate, evidenceverb

   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"

4. demonstrate, marchverb

   march in protest; take part in a demonstration

   "Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. demonstrateverb

   To display the method of using an object.

2. demonstrateverb

   To show the steps taken to create a logical argument or equation.

3. demonstrateverb

   To participate in or organize a demonstration.

4. Etymology: From demonstro

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To DEMONSTRATEverb

   To prove with the highest degree of certainty; to prove in such a manner as reduces the contrary position to evident absurdity.

   Etymology: demonstro, Latin.

   We cannot demonstrate these things so, as to shew that the contrary often involves a contradiction. John Tillotson, Pref.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. demonstrate

   To demonstrate means to show or display something clearly through examples, proof or evidence. It can also refer to exhibiting certain skills, methods, principles, or concepts to explain them effectively. Often, it involves an action or a practical situation that validates or illustrates what is being taught or explained.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Demonstrateverb

   to point out; to show; to exhibit; to make evident

2. Demonstrateverb

   to show, or make evident, by reasoning or proof; to prove by deduction; to establish so as to exclude the possibility of doubt or denial

3. Demonstrateverb

   to exhibit and explain (a dissection or other anatomical preparation)

4. Etymology: [L. demonstratus, p. p. of demonstrare to demonstrate; de- + monstrare to show. See Monster.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Demonstrate

   de-mon′strāt, v.t. to show or point out clearly: to prove with certainty.—adj. Demon′strable, that may be demonstrated.—ns. Demon′strableness, Demonstrabil′ity.—adv. Demon′strably.—ns. Demonstrā′tion, a pointing out: proof beyond doubt: expression of the feelings by outward signs: expression of sympathy with political or social opinions, with a man or body of men, by a mass-meeting, a procession, &c.: show: a movement of troops or ships to exhibit military intention, or in war to deceive the enemy.—adj. Demon′strative, making evident: proving with certainty: of the nature of proof: given to the manifestation of one's feelings.—adv. Demon′stratively.—ns. Demon′strativeness; Dem′onstrator, one who proves beyond doubt: one who teaches: (anat.) one who teaches anatomy from the dissected parts.—adj. Demon′stratory, demonstrative. [L. demonstrāre, -ātum—de, inten., and monstrāre, to show.]

Matched Categories

1. • Protest
   • Show
   • Testify

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'demonstrate' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3922

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'demonstrate' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4688

3. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'demonstrate' in Verbs Frequency: #309

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of demonstrate in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of demonstrate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of demonstrate in a Sentence

1. Michael Bars:

   The recent announcements by Pfizer and Moderna regarding their incredibly promising and impressive efficacy data further demonstrate that the Warp Speed Program is rapidly advancing on a trajectory of success to the benefit of millions of at-risk Americans.

2. Industry Minister Ian MacFarlane:

   The government’s broader policy settings ... are focused on building on our strengths and maximizing opportunities for investment and job creation, australian industry must continue to demonstrate that it can be competitive, and can be a vital, long-term contributor to supply chains and support strategies.

3. Tim Smit:

   If Eden can demonstrate, and do the measuring, to give confidence to others to know how this works, we don't need to change the world -- the world is full of smarter people than us, they just need to be given information and good data.

4. Bill Hagerty:

   The whole world is looking at how Putin is able to negotiate this, and what he’s able to get away with, we have authoritarians around the world, and they take this, and they see it as an opportunity because, again, lack of resolve. What we need to do right now? We need to demonstrate resolve and the best thing we could do right now is re-open the Keystone XL Pipeline, start drilling again in America, make ourselves energy independent [and] lower the price of global energy — that would take a lot of the air out of the sails of Vladimir Putin.

5. Corine Fairbanks:

   I am not a protester. I’m here to demonstrate my human rights to not be stereotyped,”

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=demonstrate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Demonstrate
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=demonstrate
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demonstrate
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=demonstrate