dem·on·strate 
(d
m
n-str
t
) See the pronunciation key
VERB:
dem·on·strat·ed, dem·on·strat·ing, dem·on·strates
VERB:
tr.
intr.
ETYMOLOGY:
Latin d
m
nstrre, dmnstrt- : d-, completely ; see de- + mnstrre, to show (from mnstrum, divine portent, from monre, to warn; see men-1 in Indo-European roots)
(d
mn-strt) See the pronunciation key VERB:
dem·on·strat·ed, dem·on·strat·ing, dem·on·strates
VERB:
tr.
- To show clearly and deliberately; manifest: demonstrated her skill as a gymnast; demonstrate affection by hugging.
- To show to be true by reasoning or adducing evidence; prove: demonstrate a proposition.
- To present by experiments, examples, or practical application; explain and illustrate: demonstrated the laws of physics with laboratory equipment.
- To show the use of (an article) to a prospective buyer: The salesperson plugged in and demonstrated the vacuum cleaner.
intr.
- To give a demonstration: described the dance step, then took a partner and demonstrated.
- To participate in a public display of opinion: demonstrated against tax hikes.
ETYMOLOGY:
Latin d
mnstrre, dmnstrt- : d-, completely ; see de- + mnstrre, to show (from mnstrum, divine portent, from monre, to warn; see men-1 in Indo-European roots)
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