to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence
demonstrate that… New research convincingly demonstrates that age-related memory loss is not inevitable.
demonstrate something These paintings demonstrate his extraordinary ability as a portrait painter.
The award demonstrated the importance that local people place on road safety.
This new anthology amply demonstrates the range and vitality of modern Scottish poetry.
demonstrate how, what, etc… This study clearly demonstrates how fishing can affect an ecosystem.
demonstrate something to somebody Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing.
demonstrate somebody/something to be something The theories were demonstrated to be false.
it is demonstrated that… It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective.
to show by your actions that you have a particular quality, feeling or opinion
The team demonstrated breathtaking skills.
We want to demonstrate our commitment to human rights.
Students must demonstrate a willingness to work with others.
to show and explain how something works or how to do something
demonstrate something Her job involves demonstrating new educational software.
The gallery's experts demonstrated some conservation techniques.
demonstrate something to somebody The system was demonstrated to officials from 17 countries.
demonstrate (to somebody) how, what, etc… Let me demonstrate to you how it works.
to take part in a public meeting or march (= an organized walk by many people), usually as a protest or to show support for something
Hundreds of protesters demonstrated outside the court.
demonstrate against something students demonstrating against the war
demonstrate for something Their objective was to demonstrate peacefully for civil rights.
They are demonstrating in support of free higher education.
