demonstrate
Translation
to demonstrate, to show, to prove, to protest
Examples
The study demonstrates the link between diet and health.
The study demonstrates the link between diet and health.
He demonstrated how to use the new software.
He demonstrated how to use the new software.
Thousands of people demonstrated against the new law.
Thousands of people demonstrated against the new law.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to prove or show (sth.) The results demonstrate his innocence.
((how/what...)) to show how (sth.) works He demonstrated how to bake a cake.
((against/for sth.)) to protest about (sth.) They demonstrated for better pay.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Latin 'demonstrare', meaning 'to point out, to show'. It breaks down into 'de-' (completely) and 'monstrare' (to show).
Memory Tips
Think of the short form 'demo'. A product 'demo' is showing how it works. A political 'demo' is showing your opinion in public.