demonstrate
gb/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/ us/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
B1
Inglés
~ 1600
bemutat, bizonyít, szemléltet, tanúsít, mutat, tüntet, demonstrál
VERBO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'demonstrate' with 'prove'; 'demonstrate' often involves showing how something works, not just proving it is true.
Significado
Show or explain clearly
Colocaciones
demonstrate a skill
|demonstrate knowledge
|demonstrate ability
|demonstrate technique
|demonstrate understanding
Sinónimos
show (More general and less formal; can be visual or conceptual.)
|
illustrate (Often used when explaining with examples or pictures.)
Antónimos
conceal (To hide something instead of showing it.)
Temas
communication
|education
|business
Definición
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.
VERBO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think 'demonstrate' here must involve speaking, but it can be shown entirely through actions.
Significado
Show a quality or feeling
Colocaciones
demonstrate courage
|demonstrate leadership
|demonstrate kindness
|demonstrate commitment
Sinónimos
display (Similar meaning but slightly more formal or literary in some contexts.)
Antónimos
hide (To keep a quality or feeling from being noticed.)
Temas
emotions
|character
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To show a quality or feeling by what you do.
To show a particular quality, ability, or feeling through one’s actions or behavior.
VERBO
B2
3
tüntet
B1
demonstrál
B2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Many people demonstrated against the war.
Sokan tüntettek a háború ellen.
They demonstrated for more jobs.
Több munkahelyért tüntettek.
Students demonstrated for free education.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'demonstrate' here with 'show' in a classroom sense; context of public protest is key.
Significado
Take part in public protest
Colocaciones
demonstrate peacefully
|demonstrate against government policies
|demonstrate in support of workers
Sinónimos
protest (More common in everyday speech; 'demonstrate' is slightly more formal and official-sounding.)
Antónimos
support quietly (To agree with something without public protest.)
Temas
politics
|society
|law
Definición
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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
demonstrate
AFI
GB/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
US/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
Sílabas y acento
demon - strate (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (demon)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: demonstrate
- 3rd Person Singular: demonstrates
- Present Participle: demonstrating
- Past: demonstrated
Familia de palabras
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
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- Farmers are demonstrating for better prices.
- They demonstrated for human rights.