what is meaning of the word'demonstrate'?

Answer 1

It has more than one meaning. To demonstrate can mean to show someone how to do something by doing it yourself. It can also mean to protest something with an action, like a demonstration by animal rights activists.

Answer 2

dem·on·strate /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[dem-uhn-streyt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, -strat·ed, -strat·ing.

–verb (used with object) 1. to make evident or establish by arguments or reasoning; prove: to demonstrate a philosophical principle.
2. to describe, explain, or illustrate by examples, specimens, experiments, or the like: to demonstrate the force of gravity by dropping an object.
3. to manifest or exhibit; show: He demonstrated his courage by his actions in battle.
4. to display openly or publicly, as feelings: to demonstrate one's anger by slamming a door.
5. to exhibit the operation or use of (a device, process, product, or the like), usually to a purchaser or prospect: to demonstrate an automobile.
–verb (used without object) 6. to make, give, or take part in, a demonstration: The pickets required a license to demonstrate.
7. Military. to attack or make a show of force to deceive an enemy.

Answer 3

demonstrate v. (-ting) 1 show (feelings etc.). 2 describe and explain by experiment, practical use, etc. 3 logically prove or be proof of the truth or existence of. 4 take part in a public demonstration. 5 act as a demonstrator. [Latin monstro show]

demonstration n. 1 (foll. by of) show of feeling etc. 2 (esp. political) public meeting, march, etc. 3 the exhibiting etc. of specimens or experiments in esp. scientific teaching. 4 proof by logic, argument, etc. 5 Mil. display of military force.

demonstrative adj. 1 showing feelings readily; affectionate. 2 (usu. foll. by of) logically conclusive; giving proof (demonstrative of their skill). 3 Gram. (of an adjective or pronoun) indicating the person or thing referred to (e.g. this, that, those).  demonstratively adv. demonstrativeness n.

demonstrator n. 1 person who demonstrates politically. 2 person who demonstrates machines etc. to prospective customers. 3 person who teaches by esp. scientific demonstration.

Answer 4

Prove: establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment.
Attest: provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes.
Show by example

Answer 5

The word 'Demonstrate' is defined by Websters Official Worldwide Dictionary as 'To show someone how to do something i.e. "let me demonstrate to you how to put together this table"'.

Answer 6

To show somebody by example rather than by explaining.

Answer 7

to explain or describe how something works or how to do something , to show or prove something clearly and convincingly , protest or support somebody or something , Reveal , Establish the validity of something

Answer 8

To reveal the thing or fact so as to clarify it properly.

Answer 9

To show how stuff works.

Answer 10

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