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demonstrate

Pronunciation: [ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt]

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Learn how to use demonstrate in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “education”

(verb) to show how something works or to explain it clearly. When a teacher demonstrates a math problem, they are showing you step by step how to solve it.

Example

The teacher demonstrated how to tie a knot during the lesson.

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He didn’t demonstrate the correct way to solve the puzzle, which confused everyone.

Example

Can you demonstrate the steps to make a paper airplane?

Context: “evidence”

(verb) to prove or make something clear by giving examples or showing results. When scientists demonstrate their findings, they show evidence to support what they claim.

Example

The data from the experiment demonstrated that plants grow better with sunlight.

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The results did not demonstrate any significant changes in the experiment.

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What evidence do you have to demonstrate your point?

Context: “protest”

(verb) to publicly show support or disagreement about something, often through a gathering or march. When people demonstrate in a march, they are showing their feelings about an issue.

Example

Many people demonstrated for environmental protection in the city's march.

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They were not allowed to demonstrate in the park because of the rules.

Example

Why are people demonstrating in the streets today?

How to pronounce demonstrate

Pronunciation: [ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt]

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