Demonstrating Meaning in English

word · lemma: demonstrate

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Definition

Showing clearly how something works or proving something, often by example or action; also, taking part in a protest to show your support or disagreement.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both formal (presentations, science) and informal (protests) contexts. Common collocations: 'demonstrating a product', 'demonstrating support'. 'Demonstrate' can mean to show/prove or to join a protest—context determines meaning.

• Spanish: demostrar - mostrar (hacer visible) - manifestar (con protesta)
• Portuguese (BR): demonstrar - mostrar (tornar visível) - manifestar (protestar)
• Portuguese (PT): demonstrar - mostrar (tornar visível) - manifestar (protestar)
• Chinese (Simplified): 展示 - 演示 - 示威（抗议）
• Chinese (Traditional): 展示 - 演示 - 示威（抗議）
• Hindi: दिखा रहा/रही है - प्रदर्शन कर रहा/रही है (प्रदर्शन करना भी)
• Arabic: يُظهِر - يُبرهن - يتظاهر (احتجاجًا)
• Bengali: প্রদর্শন করা - প্রতিবাদ করা
• Russian: демонстрируя - участвуя в демонстрации
• Japanese: 実演する - デモを行う
• Vietnamese: trình diễn - biểu tình
• Korean: 시연하다 - 시위하다
• Turkish: gösteri yapmak - protesto etmek
• Urdu: مظاہرہ کرنا - پیش کرنا
• Indonesian: mendemonstrasikan - berdemonstrasi

Example Sentences

By demonstrating patience, you set a good example for others.

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The chef was demonstrating his knife skills at the food festival.

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People are demonstrating outside city hall to demand better services.

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The students are demonstrating in the streets for climate action.

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He is demonstrating a magic trick to the kids.

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She is demonstrating how to use the new machine.

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