Definition of demonstrate | Collins English Dictionary

demonstrate (ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt)

(tr) to show, manifest, or prove, esp by reasoning, evidence, etc ⇒ it is easy to demonstrate the truth of this proposition
(tr) to evince; reveal the existence of ⇒ the scheme later demonstrated a fatal flaw
(tr) to explain or illustrate by experiment, example, etc
(tr) to display, operate, and explain the workings of (a machine, product, etc)
(intr) to manifest support, protest, etc, by public parades or rallies
(intr) to be employed as a demonstrator of machinery, etc
(intr) military to make a show of force, esp in order to deceive one's enemy

C16: from Latin dēmonstrāre to point out, from monstrāre to show

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= prove, show, establish, indicate, make clear manifest, evidence, testify to evince, show clearly flag up,

= show, evidence, express, display, indicate, exhibit, manifest, make clear or plain flag up,

= march, protest, rally, object, parade, picket, say no to remonstrate, take up the cudgels, express disapproval hikoi,

= describe, show, explain, teach, illustrate, give a demonstration of

British English: demonstrate To demonstrate a fact or theory means to make it clear to people.You have to demonstrate that you are reliable.ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt VERB You have to demonstrate that you are reliable.
Spanish: demostrar v
French: démontrer vt
German: demonstrieren v
Chinese: 演示 v
Arabic: يُبَرْهِنُ v
Portuguese: demonstrar v
Russian: демонстрировать v
Croatian: pokazati v
Czech: demonstrovat v
Danish: demonstrere v
Dutch: demonstreren v
Finnish: osoittaa v
Greek: αποδεικνύω v
Italian: dimostrare v
Japanese: 立証する v
Korean: 증명하다 v
Norwegian: demonstrere v
Polish: zademonstrować v demonstrować
Brazilian Portuguese: demonstrar v
European Spanish: demostrar v
Swedish: visa v
Thai: แสดงให้เห็น v
Turkish: bulgularla kanıtlamak v
Vietnamese: chứng minh v

We can't even demonstrate about it, thanks to our friends the Americans.
Dobbs, Michael, Wall Games (1990)
The arguments demonstrate how fiery disagreements could be debated with courtesy and respect, but they are somewhat fatiguing to read.
New Scientist (2004)
Host Anne McDermid and guest of honour, Dead Girls writer Nancy Lee, demonstrate the power of the right necklace.
Globe and Mail (2003)
How many people who have done nothing wrong pay out their own cash to demonstrate their innocence?
Glasgow Herald (2001)
It will also demonstrate your appreciation of the giving, caring side of their nature.
Michael Geary, MOON ASTROLOGY FOR LOVERS (2002)