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demonstrate
verb
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
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ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt
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verb
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
“The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound”
verb
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
“His high fever attested to his illness”
verb
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
“She shows her dogs frequently”
verb
march in protest; take part in a demonstration
“Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle”
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The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound
The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture
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
She shows her dogs frequently
We will demo the new software in Washington
Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle
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