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| inflections: |
demonstrates, demonstrating, demonstrated |
| definition 1: |
to explain or describe, especially by modeling or using many examples.
The dance teacher demonstrated the jumps she wanted us to learn.- synonyms:
- clarify, detail, illustrate, show
- similar words:
- describe, exhibit, explain, teach, tell
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| definition 2: |
to show evidence of; prove.
By the end of the trial, the lawyer had demonstrated my innocence.- synonyms:
- establish, prove
- similar words:
- ascertain, cite, confirm, determine, document, exhibit, justify, show, sustain, verify
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| definition 3: |
to reveal; show.
This painting demonstrates his talent as an artist.- synonyms:
- display, show
- similar words:
- ascertain, determine, disclose, exhibit, expose, prove, reflect, reveal, uncover
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| definition 4: |
to take part in a public activity to show support for or against a cause.
The workers demonstrated for better pay and a safer place to work.- similar words:
- agitate, parade, picket, protest, rally, strike
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| related words: |
clarify, present, show |
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