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demonstrateto show clearly by giving proof or evidence

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to show clearly by giving proof or evidence

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdemənstreɪt/

Korean meaning: 증명하다, 입증하다

Korean pronunciation: 데-먼-스트레이트 (강세: 데)

Example Sentences

  • The teacher demonstrated the proper way to solve quadratic equations.
  • My mom demonstrated her cooking skills by burning water.
  • The magician refused to demonstrate his tricks, claiming his rabbit was on strike.

demonstrate

VERB

//ˈdemənstreɪt//

to show clearly by giving proof or evidence

demonstrate concept
💡 Concept

Teacher demonstrates scientific principle with experiment

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demonstrate rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Concentrate as I demonstrate with details elaborate!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdemənstreɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdemənstreɪt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixde--
Rootmonstr
Suffix--ate

Origin

From Latin demonstrare, formed from de- (completely) + monstrare (to show), which derives from monstrum (a sign or portent). The word entered English via Old French demonstrer.

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🎵Rhyme

concentrateillustratecelebrateelaborate
concentrate
illustrate
celebrate
elaborate

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📝Examples

The teacher demonstrated the proper way to solve quadratic equations.

😄 Fun example

My mom demonstrated her cooking skills by burning water.

😄 Fun example

The magician refused to demonstrate his tricks, claiming his rabbit was on strike.

Scientists demonstrated that regular exercise improves mental health.

Thousands of students demonstrated for climate action in Seoul.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

showproveillustrateexhibitdisplay

Antonyms

concealhidedisprove

Related

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