demonstrate
gb/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/ us/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
B1
Engelsk
~ 1600
bemutat, bizonyít, szemléltet, tanúsít, mutat, tüntet, demonstrál
UDSAGNSORD
B1
1
Brugsmønster:
to demonstrate [something] to [someone]
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
A tanár bemutatta a kísérletet az osztálynak.
She demonstrated how to use the new software.
Bemutatta, hogyan kell használni az új szoftvert.
The guide demonstrated the correct way to tie the knot.
The chef demonstrated his cooking techniques on TV.
Læringseksempler
The teacher demonstrated the game.
A tanár bemutatta a játékot.
He demonstrated how to open the box.
Megmutatta, hogyan kell kinyitni a dobozt.
She demonstrated the dance to us.
My father demonstrated how to fix the chair.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'demonstrate' with 'prove'; 'demonstrate' often involves showing how something works, not just proving it is true.
Betydning
Show or explain clearly
Ordforbindelser
demonstrate a skill
|demonstrate knowledge
|demonstrate ability
|demonstrate technique
|demonstrate understanding
Synonymer
show (More general and less formal; can be visual or conceptual.)
|
illustrate (Often used when explaining with examples or pictures.)
Antonymer
conceal (To hide something instead of showing it.)
Temaer
communication
|education
|business
Definition
To show or explain something so that people can understand it.
To clearly show, explain, or prove something by giving examples, evidence, or practical display.
UDSAGNSORD
B2
2
Brugsmønster:
to demonstrate [quality/feeling]
He demonstrated great courage during the rescue.
Nagy bátorságot tanúsított a mentés során.
She has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills.
Bebizonyította, hogy kivételes vezetői képességei vannak.
The team demonstrated their determination to win.
Læringseksempler
She demonstrated kindness to the new student.
Kedvességet tanúsított az új diákkal szemben.
He demonstrated courage when he saved the dog.
Bátorságot tanúsított, amikor megmentette a kutyát.
They demonstrated patience during the long wait.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes think 'demonstrate' here must involve speaking, but it can be shown entirely through actions.
Betydning
Show a quality or feeling
Ordforbindelser
demonstrate courage
|demonstrate leadership
|demonstrate kindness
|demonstrate commitment
Synonymer
display (Similar meaning but slightly more formal or literary in some contexts.)
Antonymer
hide (To keep a quality or feeling from being noticed.)
Temaer
emotions
|character
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To show a quality or feeling by what you do.
To show a particular quality, ability, or feeling through one’s actions or behavior.
UDSAGNSORD
B2
3
tüntet
B1
demonstrál
B2
Brugsmønster:
to demonstrate against/for [cause]
Thousands of people demonstrated against the new law.
Több ezren tüntettek az új törvény ellen.
Workers demonstrated for higher wages.
A munkások magasabb bérekért tüntettek.
The students demonstrated in front of the city hall.
Læringseksempler
Many people demonstrated against the war.
Sokan tüntettek a háború ellen.
They demonstrated for more jobs.
Több munkahelyért tüntettek.
Students demonstrated for free education.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'demonstrate' here with 'show' in a classroom sense; context of public protest is key.
Betydning
Take part in public protest
Ordforbindelser
demonstrate peacefully
|demonstrate against government policies
|demonstrate in support of workers
Synonymer
protest (More common in everyday speech; 'demonstrate' is slightly more formal and official-sounding.)
Antonymer
support quietly (To agree with something without public protest.)
Temaer
politics
|society
|law
Definition
To join other people in a public protest to show your opinion about something.
To take part in a public gathering to express opposition or support for something, often by marching or holding signs.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
demonstrate
IPA
GB/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
US/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
Stavelser og tryk
demon - strate (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (demon)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: demonstrate
- 3rd Person Singular: demonstrates
- Present Participle: demonstrating
- Past: demonstrated
Ordfamilie
Forms
demonstrates
verb
demonstrating
verb
demonstrated
verb
Core family
demonstration
noun B1
demonstrator
noun B2
Related words
demonstrative
adjective
demonstrable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
undemonstrative
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
demonstrably
adverb
Udtryk
demonstrate against
1/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt əɡˈɛnst/
fixed phrase
Protest against something publicly
To take part in a public protest because you do not agree with something.
Eksempler
- Citizens gathered to demonstrate against the new tax.
- They plan to demonstrate against unfair working conditions.
demonstrate for
1/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt fɚ/
fixed phrase
Protest in support of something publicly
To take part in a public protest because you want to support something.
Eksempler
- Farmers are demonstrating for better prices.
- They demonstrated for human rights.