Pronunciation

/dɪˈmɒnstrət/

Definitions

• Verb: To show or exhibit something clearly, typically to prove its quality or to illustrate a point. Also, to give a performance or presentation.
• Noun: An act of demonstrating; a public showing or exhibition.

Phrases

• “Demonstrate a skill” means to show how to do something effectively.
• “Demonstrate the concept” is used to explain an idea by providing examples.
• “Demonstration day” is a day when something is shown to the public or students.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The teacher demonstrated the chemical reaction step by step.”
• Noun: “Students were asked to watch the physics demonstration in class.”
• Phrasal Verb: “She was unable to demonstrate her understanding of the topic.”

Synonyms

• Illustrate
• Exhibit
• Show
• Display
• Explain
• Present
• Demonstrate (also as a noun: demonstration)

Antonyms

• Conceal
• Hide
• Obfuscate
• Misrepresent

Usage

Noun

• The professor organized a series of demonstrations for the students.
• The new technology was showcased in a demonstration at the trade fair.

Verb

• She will demonstrate how to bake a cake during the cooking class.
• He demonstrated his proficiency in playing the piano by performing a piece from memory.