Meaning
To demonstrate means to show or prove something clearly through examples, evidence, or actions.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "demonstrate" with "show," as "demonstrate" often implies a more detailed or formal presentation.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Eda
invited
two
friends
to
her
flat
and
planned
to
teach
them
how
to
make
a
vegetable
soup
.
She
explained
each
step
clearly
and
chose
easy
ingredients
so
everyone
could
follow
.
To
show
the
right
way
to
chop
the
vegetables
without
rushing
,
she
decided
to
demonstrate
the
technique
slowly
on
the
cutting
board
.
Her
friends
watched
carefully
and
tried
the
steps
themselves
,
asking
questions
when
something
was
not
clear
.
By
the
time
the
soup
was
ready
,
they
could
repeat
the
process
and
felt
more
confident
about
cooking
at
home
.
Common Phrases
demonstrate a concept
demonstrate skills
demonstrate the importance
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