demonstrate
gb/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/ us/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1600
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
1
Show or explain clearly
To show or explain something so that people can understand it.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to demonstrate [something] to [someone]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'demonstrate' with 'prove'; 'demonstrate' often involves showing how something works, not just proving it is true.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
show (More general and less formal; can be visual or conceptual.)
|
illustrate (Often used when explaining with examples or pictures.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
conceal (To hide something instead of showing it.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
demonstrate a skill
|demonstrate knowledge
|demonstrate ability
|demonstrate technique
|demonstrate understanding
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|education
|business
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
action
2
Show a quality or feeling
To show a quality or feeling by what you do.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to demonstrate [quality/feeling]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes think 'demonstrate' here must involve speaking, but it can be shown entirely through actions.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
display (Similar meaning but slightly more formal or literary in some contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
hide (To keep a quality or feeling from being noticed.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
demonstrate courage
|demonstrate leadership
|demonstrate kindness
|demonstrate commitment
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|character
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He demonstrated great courage during the rescue.
- She has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills.
- The team demonstrated their determination to win.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She demonstrated kindness to the new student.
- He demonstrated courage when he saved the dog.
- They demonstrated patience during the long wait.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
action
3
Take part in public protest
To join other people in a public protest to show your opinion about something.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to demonstrate against/for [cause]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'demonstrate' here with 'show' in a classroom sense; context of public protest is key.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
protest (More common in everyday speech; 'demonstrate' is slightly more formal and official-sounding.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
support quietly (To agree with something without public protest.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
demonstrate peacefully
|demonstrate against government policies
|demonstrate in support of workers
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
politics
|society
|law
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Thousands of people demonstrated against the new law.
- Workers demonstrated for higher wages.
- The students demonstrated in front of the city hall.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Many people demonstrated against the war.
- They demonstrated for more jobs.
- Students demonstrated for free education.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
demonstrate
IPA
GB/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
US/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
demon - strate (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (demon)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Verb
- Base: demonstrate
- 3rd Person Singular: demonstrates
- Present Participle: demonstrating
- Past: demonstrated
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Farmers are demonstrating for better prices.
- They demonstrated for human rights.