Synonyms for demonstrate
ˈdɛm ənˌstreɪtdemon·strate

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1. demonstrateverb

   To reason is to examine by means of the reason, to prove by reasoning, or to influence or seek to influence others by reasoning or reasons. Persons may contend either from mere ill will or self-interest, or from the highest motives; "That ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered to the saints," Jude 3. To argue (Latin arguo, show) is to make a matter clear by reasoning; to discuss (Latin dis, apart, and quatio, shake) is, etymologically, to shake it apart for examination and analysis. Demonstrate strictly applies to mathematical or exact reasoning; prove may be used in the same sense, but is often applied to reasoning upon matters of fact by what is called probable evidence, which can give only moral and not absolute or mathematical certainty. To demonstrate is to force the mind to a conclusion by irresistible reasoning; to prove is rather to establish a fact by evidence; as, to prove one innocent or guilty. That which has been either demonstrated or proved so as to secure general acceptance is said to be established. Reason is a neutral word, not, like argue, debate, discuss, etc., naturally or necessarily implying contest. We reason about a matter by bringing up all that reason can give us on any side. A dispute may be personal, fractious, and petty; a debate is formal and orderly; if otherwise, it becomes a mere wrangle.

   Synonyms:
   argue, contend, controvert, debate, discuss, dispute, establish, prove, question, reason, reason, wrangle

   Preposition:
   We reason with a person about a subject, for or against an opinion; we reason a person into or out of a course of action; or we may reason down an opponent or opposition; one reasons from a cause to an effect.

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1. demonstrate

   Synonyms:
   prove, show, exhibit, manifest, evince, illustrate, ant: \r

   Antonyms:
   \r

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1. show, demo, exhibit, present, demonstrateverb

   give an exhibition of to an interested audience

   "She shows her dogs frequently"; "We will demo the new software in Washington"

   Synonyms:
   attest, express, portray, parade, demo, exhibit, introduce, register, show, testify, establish, depict, manifest, evidence, acquaint, present, read, display, expose, lay out, point, indicate, record, picture, gift, certify, usher, salute, give, designate, represent, render, evince, prove, deliver, shew, confront, stage, show up, face, award, march, pose, submit, bear witness

2. prove, demonstrate, establish, show, shewverb

   establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

   "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"; "The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture"

   Synonyms:
   attest, express, rise, lay down, found, leaven, demo, try, exhibit, build, show, testify, establish, depict, install, test, evidence, try out, present, read, instal, point, examine, make, indicate, ground, record, picture, register, certify, usher, plant, give, designate, essay, raise, render, launch, evince, prove, shew, institute, set up, turn out, manifest, show up, turn up, march, constitute, base, bear witness

3. attest, certify, manifest, demonstrate, evidenceverb

   provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

   "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"

   Synonyms:
   licence, certify, demo, testify, license, march, prove, evidence, take the stand, attest, bear witness, shew, indorse, present, exhibit, establish, tell, endorse, manifest, show

4. demonstrate, marchverb

   march in protest; take part in a demonstration

   "Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle"

   Synonyms:
   abut, certify, demo, butt on, march, edge, attest, butt against, evidence, prove, parade, border, butt, shew, present, exhibit, establish, adjoin, process, manifest, show

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1. • Protest
   • Show
   • Testify

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1. show

   to show someone how to do something is to demonstrate.

   i would like to show you how to take a good free kick in a soccer game. i would like to demonstrate how to take a good free kick in a soccer game.

   Submitted by rinat on September 11, 2019  

2. symbolise

   this symbolizes...; this demonstrates

   Submitted by anonymous on January 11, 2021  

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1. demonstrateverb

   Synonyms:
   prove, establish, show, make evident

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1. List of paraphrases for "demonstrate":

   show, prove, demonstrating, illustrate, demonstration, display, indicate, evidence, proof, demonstrated, reveal, establish, demonstrates, attest, exercise, testify

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How to use demonstrate in a sentence?

1. Helge Braun:

   We all share an interest in climate protection, and the Paris climate targets are our standard in this, if you demonstrate against or for that, that is OK. But if you announce dangerous interventions in road traffic or things like this, of course that is just not on, he added. He also dismissed the protesters idea of declaring a.

2. Mark Meuser:

   By ruling that Yvette Felarca did not demonstrate good faith in filing the restraining order, the court recognized the frivolous nature of Felarca’s actions, the award of attorney fees should send a strong signal that she cannot abuse the court system to silence speech.

3. Larry Hogan:

   The right to demonstrate is a fundamental part of our society, but damaging property or putting innocent bystanders in danger will not be tolerated.

4. Sharon Love:

   They demonstrate exactly what we're trying to say with 'That's not love,' but they do it a lighthearted way, they're not threatening. They're very simple but they bring the point home directly.

5. California Department:

   Earning additional credits can move up parole consideration of people convicted of nonviolent crimes who have served the full-term of the sentence for their primary offense, and who demonstrate that their release to the community would not pose an unreasonable risk of violence to the community.