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.
She will demonstrate how to use the new software.
She will demonstrate 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 show or prove (sth.) The data demonstrates a clear trend.
((how to do sth.)) to show how (sth.) is done Can you demonstrate how this works?
((against/for sth.)) to protest for/against (sth.) They demonstrated against the war.
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Etymology
From Latin 'demonstrare', meaning 'to point out, to show'. It's formed from 'de-' (completely) and 'monstrare' (to show).
Memory Tips
To 'demonstrate' is to 'show' something, like a 'monster' truck show ('monstrare').