demonstrate

To demonstrate is defined as to show something by example.

(verb)

An example of to demonstrate is to show someone how to cook a meal.

The definition of demonstrate is to prove something using logic.

(verb)

An example of to demonstrate is to explain something clearly to make a point.

Demonstrate means to march or protest against something with a group.

(verb)

An example of to demonstrate is to show support for an issue by joining a picket line.

See demonstrate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

to show by reasoning; prove
to explain or make clear by using examples, experiments, etc.
to show the operation or working of; specif., to show (a product) in use in an effort to sell it
to show (feelings) plainly

Origin: < L demonstratus, pp. of demonstrare, to point out, show < de-, out, from + monstrare, to show: see muster

intransitive verb

See demonstrate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb dem·on·strat·ed, dem·on·strat·ing, dem·on·strates

verb, transitive

To show clearly and deliberately; manifest: demonstrated her skill as a gymnast; demonstrate affection by hugging.
To show to be true by reasoning or adducing evidence; prove: demonstrate a proposition.
To present by experiments, examples, or practical application; explain and illustrate: demonstrated the laws of physics with laboratory equipment.
To show the use of (an article) to a prospective buyer: The salesperson plugged in and demonstrated the vacuum cleaner.

verb, intransitive

To give a demonstration: described the dance step, then took a partner and demonstrated.
To participate in a public display of opinion: demonstrated against tax hikes.

Origin:

Origin: Latin dēmōnstrāre, dēmōnstrāt-

Origin: : dē-, completely; see de-

Origin: + mōnstrāre, to show (from mōnstrum, divine portent, from monēre, to warn; see men-¹ in Indo-European roots)

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