demonstrate
gb/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/ us/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
B1
English
~ 1600
bemutat, bizonyít, szemléltet, tanúsít, mutat, tüntet, demonstrál
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'demonstrate' with 'prove'; 'demonstrate' often involves showing how something works, not just proving it is true.
Meaning
Show or explain clearly
Collocations
demonstrate a skill
|demonstrate knowledge
|demonstrate ability
|demonstrate technique
|demonstrate understanding
Synonyms
show (More general and less formal; can be visual or conceptual.)
|
illustrate (Often used when explaining with examples or pictures.)
Antonyms
conceal (To hide something instead of showing it.)
Themes
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.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'demonstrate' here must involve speaking, but it can be shown entirely through actions.
Meaning
Show a quality or feeling
Collocations
demonstrate courage
|demonstrate leadership
|demonstrate kindness
|demonstrate commitment
Synonyms
display (Similar meaning but slightly more formal or literary in some contexts.)
Antonyms
hide (To keep a quality or feeling from being noticed.)
Themes
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.
VERB
B2
3
tüntet
B1
demonstrál
B2
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
Many people demonstrated against the war.
Sokan tüntettek a háború ellen.
They demonstrated for more jobs.
Több munkahelyért tüntettek.
Students demonstrated for free education.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'demonstrate' here with 'show' in a classroom sense; context of public protest is key.
Meaning
Take part in public protest
Collocations
demonstrate peacefully
|demonstrate against government policies
|demonstrate in support of workers
Synonyms
protest (More common in everyday speech; 'demonstrate' is slightly more formal and official-sounding.)
Antonyms
support quietly (To agree with something without public protest.)
Themes
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.
Grammar
Dictionary form
demonstrate
IPA
GB/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
US/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
Syllables & stress
demon - strate (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (demon)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: demonstrate
- 3rd Person Singular: demonstrates
- Present Participle: demonstrating
- Past: demonstrated
Word family
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
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- Farmers are demonstrating for better prices.
- They demonstrated for human rights.