1 ~ sth (to sb) to show sth clearly by giving proof or evidence:
[Vthat] These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. * [VN] Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing. * [Vwh-] His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. * [VNtoinf] The theories were demonstrated to be false. * [VNthat] It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective.
2 [VN] to show by your actions that you have a particular quality, feeling or opinion
SYNDISPLAY:
You need to demonstrate more self-control. * We want to demonstrate our commitment to human rights.
3 ~ sth (to sb) to show and explain how sth works or how to do sth:
[VN] Her job involves demonstrating new educational software. [also Vwh-]
4 [V] ~ (against sth)
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This is a English–English dictionary entry.
Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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This entry for demonstrate is sourced from Main Dictionary, one of the dictionaries and corpora merged into Lughet.
Is demonstrate a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, demonstrate is tagged as verb.
Does demonstrate appear elsewhere on Lughet?
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