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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
demonstrates, demonstrating, demonstrated |
| definition 1: |
to explain or describe, esp. by modeling or using many examples.
Using visual aids, the teacher demonstrated how a solar eclipse occurs.[verb + WH/whether/if + clause
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Our skating instructor always demonstrates the moves before we try to do them.The chef demonstrated how to properly sharpen a knife.[verb + WH/whether + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- clarify, detail, exemplify, illustrate, show
- similar words:
- describe, evince, exhibit, explain, explicate, expound, teach, tell
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| definition 2: |
to show evidence of; prove.
By the end of the trial, the lawyer had demonstrated to the jury his client's innocence.[verb + to smby/smth + object
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The researchers hoped their results would demonstrate that the treatment was effective.[verb + (that) + clause
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- synonyms:
- establish, evidence, evince, manifest, prove, substantiate
- similar words:
- ascertain, cite, confirm, corroborate, determine, document, exhibit, justify, show, sustain, testify, validate, verify
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| definition 3: |
to reveal; show.
He was happy to have a chance to demonstrate his skill at cooking.- synonyms:
- display, manifest, show
- similar words:
- ascertain, determine, disclose, evidence, exhibit, expose, prove, reflect, reveal, uncover
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| related words: |
betray, clarify, exemplify, express, manifest, present, show, substantiate, witness |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to give, stage, or take part in a demonstration.
The workers demonstrated for better pay and a safer place to work.The students demonstrated against the new rules, claiming they were unfair.
- similar words:
- agitate, parade, picket, protest, rally, strike
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| related words: |
explain |
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