demonstrate
word
/ˈdɛmənˌstɹeɪt/
DEM-uhn-strayt
/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
DEM-uhn-strayt
Definition
To show clearly how something works, is done, or that something is true, often by doing it or giving proof.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and academic contexts. Often collocates with 'experiment,' 'method,' or 'ability' (e.g., 'demonstrate a skill'). Not used for casual showing ('show' is preferred in informal situations).
Spanish: demostrar - mostrar (explicar)Portuguese (BR): demonstrar - mostrar (explicar)Portuguese (PT): demonstrar - mostrar (explicar)Chinese (Simplified): 演示 - 展示 - 证明Chinese (Traditional): 演示 - 展示 - 證明Hindi: प्रदर्शित करना - दिखानाArabic: يُظهِر - يُبرهن - يوضّحBengali: প্রদর্শন করা - দেখানো - প্রমাণ করাRussian: демонстрировать - показывать (наглядно) - доказыватьJapanese: 実演する - 示す - 証明するVietnamese: trình bày - minh họa - chứng minhKorean: 시연하다 - 증명하다 - 보여주다Turkish: göstermek - kanıtlamakUrdu: ثابت کرنا - دکھانا - مظاہرہ کرناIndonesian: mendemonstrasikan - menunjukkan - membuktikan
Example Sentences
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
basic
She demonstrated great skill at painting.
basic
Let me demonstrate what I mean with a quick example.
natural
Scientists use models to demonstrate complex ideas.
natural
Her calmness under pressure really demonstrates her leadership.
natural
Can you demonstrate how this machine works?
basic