demonstrate
verb/ˈdemənstreɪt/
/ˈdemənstreɪt/
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they demonstrate | /ˈdemənstreɪt/ /ˈdemənstreɪt/ |
| he / she / it demonstrates | /ˈdemənstreɪts/ /ˈdemənstreɪts/ |
| past simple demonstrated | /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/ /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/ |
| past participle demonstrated | /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/ /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/ |
| -ing form demonstrating | /ˈdemənstreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdemənstreɪtɪŋ/ |
- [transitive] to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence
- demonstrate that… New research convincingly demonstrates that age-related memory loss is not inevitable.
- demonstrate something These paintings demonstrate his extraordinary ability as a portrait painter.
- The award demonstrated the importance that local people place on road safety.
- This new anthology amply demonstrates the range and vitality of modern Scottish poetry.
- demonstrate how, what, etc… This study clearly demonstrates how fishing can affect an ecosystem.
- demonstrate something to somebody Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing.
- demonstrate somebody/something to be something The theories were demonstrated to be false.
- it is demonstrated that… It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective.
Language Bank evidenceevidenceGiving proof- There is clear evidence that TV advertising influences what children buy.
- It is clear from numerous studies that TV advertising influences what children buy.
- Recent research demonstrates that TV advertising influences children’s spending habits.
- Many parents think that TV advertising influences their children. This view is supported by the findings of a recent study, which show a clear link between television advertisements and children’s spending habits.
- The findings also reveal that most children are unaware of the persuasive purpose of advertising.
- There is little evidence that children understand the persuasive intent of advertising.
- The results contradict claims that advertising is unrelated to children’s spending habits.
- Manufacturers argue that it is difficult to prove that advertising alone influences what children buy.
Extra Examples- Our study demonstrates beyond doubt that the play was written by Shakespeare.
- The study demonstrates beyond doubt the effectiveness of the new drug.
- This tragedy graphically demonstrates the dangers of extreme sports.
- The president must demonstrate to the country that he is really in control of his government.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- amply
- beyond doubt
- clearly
- …
- to
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- [transitive] demonstrate something to show by your actions that you have a particular quality, feeling or opinion synonym display
- The team demonstrated breathtaking skills.
- We want to demonstrate our commitment to human rights.
- Students must demonstrate a willingness to work with others.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- amply
- beyond doubt
- clearly
- …
- to
- [transitive] to show and explain how something works or how to do something
- demonstrate something Her job involves demonstrating new educational software.
- The gallery's experts demonstrated some conservation techniques.
- demonstrate something to somebody The system was demonstrated to officials from 17 countries.
- demonstrate (to somebody) how, what, etc… Let me demonstrate to you how it works.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- amply
- beyond doubt
- clearly
- …
- to
- [intransitive] to take part in a public meeting or march (= an organized walk by many people), usually as a protest or to show support for something synonym protest
- Hundreds of protesters demonstrated outside the court.
- demonstrate against something students demonstrating against the war
- demonstrate for something Their objective was to demonstrate peacefully for civil rights.
- They are demonstrating in support of free higher education.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- peacefully
- against
- for
Word Originmid 16th cent. (in the sense ‘point out’): from Latin demonstrat- ‘pointed out’, from the verb demonstrare.
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