Meaning & use

demonstrate

verb·Academic

To clearly show the existence or truth of something through evidence, reasoning, or a practical example.

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The teacher demonstrated how to balance the chemical equation on the whiteboard.

Her calm response to the crisis demonstrated real leadership under pressure.

A note on using this word

"Demonstrate" also means to take part in a public protest, as in "workers demonstrated outside the factory."

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To take part in a public march or protest, usually about a political or social issue.

Thousands of workers demonstrated outside parliament against the proposed new tax.

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