Demonstrate for Meaning in English

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Definition

To join a public protest, march, or gathering to show support for a cause, person, or idea.

Usage & Nuances

Fairly formal or journalistic; often used in news reports about activism or political events. Always refers to public, collective support (not showing how something works). Common collocations: 'demonstrate for peace', 'demonstrate for their rights'. Don't confuse with 'demonstrate against' (opposing something).

• Spanish: manifestarse a favor de - protestar por
• Portuguese (BR): manifestar-se a favor de - protestar por
• Portuguese (PT): manifestar-se a favor de - protestar por
• Chinese (Simplified): 示威支持
• Chinese (Traditional): 示威支持
• Hindi: के पक्ष में प्रदर्शन करना
• Arabic: يتظاهر من أجل
• Bengali: সমর্থনে প্রতিবাদ করা - দাবিতে মিছিল করা
• Russian: выступать за - устраивать демонстрацию в поддержку
• Japanese: ～のためにデモをする
• Vietnamese: biểu tình ủng hộ - xuống đường ủng hộ
• Korean: 지지하여 시위하다
• Turkish: destek için gösteri yapmak
• Urdu: کے حق میں احتجاج کرنا
• Indonesian: berunjuk rasa untuk mendukung - melakukan demonstrasi untuk

Example Sentences

We decided to demonstrate for more affordable housing when the rent prices went up.

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Activists will demonstrate for animal rights in front of the city hall this weekend.

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Many students demonstrate for climate action every year.

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People gathered to demonstrate for better education.

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Workers demonstrate for higher wages outside the factory.

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Thousands turned out downtown to demonstrate for women's rights.

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