demonstrate (Meaning)

Wordnet

demonstrate (v)

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

march in protest; take part in a demonstration

Webster

demonstrate (v. t.)

To point out; to show; to exhibit; to make evident.

To show, or make evident, by reasoning or proof; to prove by deduction; to establish so as to exclude the possibility of doubt or denial.

To exhibit and explain (a dissection or other anatomical preparation).

demonstrate Sentence Examples

  1. The scientist aimed to demonstrate the validity of her hypothesis through repeated experiments.
  2. He used charts and graphs to demonstrate the correlation between temperature and plant growth.
  3. During the chemistry lab, students were asked to demonstrate the process of distillation.
  4. The magician's performance aimed to demonstrate the power of illusion to captivate an audience.
  5. In mathematics class, the teacher asked the students to demonstrate how to solve quadratic equations.
  6. The coach demonstrated the proper technique for shooting a basketball to the players.
  7. The chef was eager to demonstrate her culinary skills by preparing a gourmet meal.
  8. The politician sought to demonstrate her commitment to the community by participating in local events.
  9. The instructor demonstrated the correct way to perform a yoga pose to the class.
  10. The artist used her painting to demonstrate the beauty of nature in vibrant colors.

FAQs About the word demonstrate

give an exhibition of to an interested audience, establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment, provide evidence for; stand a

prove, show, establish,confirm, substantiate, attest, authenticate, sustain, support, document

refute, refute, disprove, invalidate,disprove, invalidate,discredit, rebut, rebut, discredit

The scientist aimed to demonstrate the validity of her hypothesis through repeated experiments.

He used charts and graphs to demonstrate the correlation between temperature and plant growth.

During the chemistry lab, students were asked to demonstrate the process of distillation.

The magician's performance aimed to demonstrate the power of illusion to captivate an audience.