Demonstrate | Mean of demonstrate in English Dictionary

/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

• Verb
• to prove (something) by showing examples of it
1. Each student must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in order to pass the class.
2. Employees must demonstrate competence in certain skills before they can work independently.
3. The medication will not be marketed until it is demonstrated to be safe.
• to prove (something) by being an example of it
1. The town's crowded classrooms demonstrate [=point to] the need for more schools in the area.
2. The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.
3. The group's failed efforts demonstrate how difficult it is to convince people to change their habits.
• to show (a quality, feeling, etc.) clearly to other people
1. They have demonstrated a willingness to negotiate.

• to show or explain how something is used or done
1. Several people will be demonstrating traditional farming techniques.
2. The instructor demonstrated the correct procedure for pruning a tree.
3. Would you mind demonstrating how the machine works?
• to take part in an event in which people gather together in order to show that they support or oppose something or someone
1. A large crowd was demonstrating [=protesting] downtown.
2. Protesters demonstrated against the war.