Etymology : Latin demonstratus, past participle of demonstrare, from de- + monstrare to show; more at MUSTER
Pronunciation : de-m&n-"strAt
Function : verb
Date : 1552
1. exhibit, present; display emotion; display public opinion (through a protest march, meeting, etc.); show or illustrate through examples or physical demonstrations. demonstrate\dem"on*strate\ (?; 277), v. t. [l. demonstratus, p. p. of demonstrare to demonstrate; de- + monstrare to show. see:
monster.].
2. to point out; to show; to exhibit; to make evident.
3. to show, or make evident, by reasoning or proof; to prove by deduction; to establish so as to exclude the possibility of doubt or denial. we can not demonstrate these things so as to show that the contrary often involves a contradiction.
4. (anat.) to exhibit and explain (a dissection or other anatomical preparation).demonstrate v.
5. show or demonstrate something to an interested audience; "she shows her dogs frequently"; "we will demo the new software in washington" [syn: show, demo, exhibit, present].
6. establish the validity of something; "this behavior shows his true nature" [syn: prove, establish, show, shew] [ant: disprove].
7. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; "his high fever attested to his illness"; "the buildings in rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication" [syn: attest, certify, manifest, evidence].
8. march in protest; take part in a demonstration [syn: march].
9. give a demonstration of: "this improvement shows the effect of the drug most clearly" [syn: show].
10. To point out; to show; to exhibit; to make evident.
11. To show, or make evident, by reasoning or proof; to prove by deduction; to establish so as to exclude the possibility of doubt or denial.
12. To exhibit and explain . march in protest; take part in a demonstration; "Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle".
13. 1. To demonstrate a fact means to make it clear to people. The study also demonstrated a direct link between obesity and mortality You have to demonstrate that you are reliable They are anxious to demonstrate to the voters that they have practical policies He's demonstrated how a campaign based on domestic issues can move votes. = show, prove.
14. If you demonstrate a particular skill, quality, or feeling, you show by your actions that you have it. Have they, for example, demonstrated a commitment to democracy? = show, display.
15. When people demonstrate, they march or gather somewhere to show their opposition to something or their support for something. 30,000 angry farmers demonstrated against possible cuts in subsidies In the cities vast crowds have been demonstrating for change Thousands of people demonstrated outside the parliament building. = protest.
16. If you demonstrate something, you show people how it works or how to do it. The BBC has just successfully demonstrated a new digital radio transmission system A style consultant will demonstrate how to dress to impress.