Demonstrate Definition

dĕmən-strāt
demonstrated, demonstrates, demonstrating
verb
demonstrated, demonstrates, demonstrating
To show one's feelings or views by taking part in a mass meeting, parade, etc.
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To show by reasoning; prove.
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To show military power or preparedness.
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To show (feelings) plainly.
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To explain or make clear by using examples, experiments, etc.
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Origin of Demonstrate

  • Latin dēmōnstrāre dēmōnstrāt- dē- completely de– mōnstrāre to show (from mōnstrum divine portent) (from monēre to warn men-1 in Indo-European roots)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin dēmonstrō (“I show”)

    From Wiktionary

Demonstrate Sentence Examples

  • I tried to demonstrate the panic I felt.

  • She held her hands up in a circle to demonstrate.

  • I offer these stories not to demonstrate that people can be cruel.

  • Events were soon to demonstrate the baselessness of these hopes.

  • Why not demonstrate that adoration?

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Words Starting With

DDEDEM

Words Ending With

ETEATE

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demonstrate

Words Starting With D and Ending With E

Starts With D & Ends With EStarts With DE & Ends With EStarts With D & Ends With TE

Word Length

11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With D11 Letter Words Ending With E