demonstrate

Universal Words verb 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)