demonstrate
gb/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/ us/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
B1
Inglese
~ 1600
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Verbo
B1
action
1
Show or explain clearly
To show or explain something so that people can understand it.
Schema d'uso:
to demonstrate [something] to [someone]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'demonstrate' with 'prove'; 'demonstrate' often involves showing how something works, not just proving it is true.
Sinonimi
show (More general and less formal; can be visual or conceptual.)
|
illustrate (Often used when explaining with examples or pictures.)
Contrari
conceal (To hide something instead of showing it.)
Collocazioni
demonstrate a skill
|demonstrate knowledge
|demonstrate ability
|demonstrate technique
|demonstrate understanding
Temi
communication
|education
|business
Esempi
- The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
- She demonstrated how to use the new software.
- The guide demonstrated the correct way to tie the knot.
- The chef demonstrated his cooking techniques on TV.
Esempi per chi studia
- The teacher demonstrated the game.
- He demonstrated how to open the box.
- She demonstrated the dance to us.
- My father demonstrated how to fix the chair.
Verbo
B2
action
2
Show a quality or feeling
To show a quality or feeling by what you do.
Schema d'uso:
to demonstrate [quality/feeling]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes think 'demonstrate' here must involve speaking, but it can be shown entirely through actions.
Sinonimi
display (Similar meaning but slightly more formal or literary in some contexts.)
Contrari
hide (To keep a quality or feeling from being noticed.)
Collocazioni
demonstrate courage
|demonstrate leadership
|demonstrate kindness
|demonstrate commitment
Temi
emotions
|character
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- He demonstrated great courage during the rescue.
- She has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills.
- The team demonstrated their determination to win.
Esempi per chi studia
- She demonstrated kindness to the new student.
- He demonstrated courage when he saved the dog.
- They demonstrated patience during the long wait.
Verbo
B2
action
3
Take part in public protest
To join other people in a public protest to show your opinion about something.
Schema d'uso:
to demonstrate against/for [cause]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'demonstrate' here with 'show' in a classroom sense; context of public protest is key.
Sinonimi
protest (More common in everyday speech; 'demonstrate' is slightly more formal and official-sounding.)
Contrari
support quietly (To agree with something without public protest.)
Collocazioni
demonstrate peacefully
|demonstrate against government policies
|demonstrate in support of workers
Temi
politics
|society
|law
Esempi
- Thousands of people demonstrated against the new law.
- Workers demonstrated for higher wages.
- The students demonstrated in front of the city hall.
Esempi per chi studia
- Many people demonstrated against the war.
- They demonstrated for more jobs.
- Students demonstrated for free education.
Grammatica
Forma base
demonstrate
IPA
GB/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
US/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
Sillabe e accento
demon - strate (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (demon)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: demonstrate
- 3rd Person Singular: demonstrates
- Present Participle: demonstrating
- Past: demonstrated
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- Farmers are demonstrating for better prices.
- They demonstrated for human rights.