to demonstrate

Examples

• All

• Your actions demonstrate that you're not stuck.

  Mel Robbins

• The way the student has annotated the text demonstrates his ability to engage with it.

  Academic text (2015)

• And so we have to demonstrate that that is a lie.

• Now research can demonstrate that it's great.

• Let me demonstrate my point.

  Private Parts (1997)

• You really are able to demonstrate that skill set.

  Tom Bilyeu

• We needed to be able to demonstrate creativity.

• This demonstrates the value of not being seen.

  And Now for Something Completely Different (1971)

• I think Love Canal demonstrates the power of people.

  Harvard University

• This really makes a huge difference and demonstrates NATO solidarity.

  10 Downing Street

Synonyms

S

to show

vsto demonstrate

∞ 1.0

To give proof that something is true

is about proving truth especially with evidence, examples, or experiments

P

to prove

vsto demonstrate

∞ 3.1

To show that something is true by giving facts or reasons

emphasizes showing with examples and experiments rather than strict logical proof

C

to confirm

vsto demonstrate

∞ 1.8

To show that something is true by giving evidence

focuses more on proving truth with experiments and demonstrations

E

to establish

vsto demonstrate

• Formal

319 4.1

To show something is true using evidence

is about showing with experiments and examples rather than formal reasoning

A

to attest

vsto demonstrate

• Formal

57 6.6

To officially confirm that something is true, often in court

is broader and used for general proof, not only formal witnessing

E

to evidence

vsto demonstrate

• Formal

46 6.5

To show that something is true

is used to prove or establish truth through examples or experiments

S

to substantiate

vsto demonstrate

• Formal

44 7.2

To show that something is true by giving proof or facts

is more general, not limited to offering supporting evidence

E

to evince

vsto demonstrate

• Formal

8 8.2

To show clearly what someone thinks or feels

is broader, including formal proof and experimental evidence

C

to certify

vsto demonstrate

• Formal

3 3.8

To give formal proof that something is true

is less formal and focuses on evidence or experiments rather than attestation

S

to shew

vsto demonstrate

• Archaic

1 9.9

To prove that something is true by example or test

is the modern expression focusing on current ways to present evidence

Antonyms

C

to conceal

282 3.7

To hide something so others cannot see or find it

D

to disprove

66 4.5

To show that an idea or claim is not true

How Demonstrable

to prove

∞ 3.1

to establish

• Formal

319 4.1

to demonstrate

579 3.0

to show

∞ 1.0

to suggest

∞ 2.1

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology