demonstrated

Variant of demonstrate

transitive verb demonstrated, demonstrating

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

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

intransitive verb

  1. to show one's feelings or views by taking part in a mass meeting, parade, etc.
  2. to show military power or preparedness
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