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as in to prove
to gain full recognition or acceptance of you must demonstrate your scientific thesis before a jury of your professional peers

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How is the word demonstrate different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of demonstrate are evidence, evince, manifest, and show. While all these words mean "to reveal outwardly or make apparent," demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling.

demonstrated their approval by loud applause

When would evidence be a good substitute for demonstrate?

While in some cases nearly identical to demonstrate, evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something.

a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service

When might evince be a better fit than demonstrate?

The meanings of evince and demonstrate largely overlap; however, evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs.

evinced not the slightest fear

When could manifest be used to replace demonstrate?

Although the words manifest and demonstrate have much in common, manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation.

manifested musical ability at an early age

When can show be used instead of demonstrate?

The words show and demonstrate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words.

careful not to show his true feelings

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Recent Examples of demonstrate Some Social Security workers have demonstrated against the cuts at their offices. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025 By diversifying his philanthropy across healthcare, science, art, and education, Conte demonstrates a comprehensive approach to giving that addresses both immediate needs and long-term challenges. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 June 2025 Of course, none of that would matter if the team had not demonstrated strong fan support and signed up those 10,000 season-ticket holders, which is around the same number the Warriors have in the same arena—albeit at a lower price. Matt Craig, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 Marine Group officials wanted to demonstrate that converting similarly sized tugs from diesel to electric can be replicated by other companies, such as excursion boats and dinner cruises. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for demonstrate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrate
Verb
  • If the family is traveling, requiring reading can prove to be beneficial.
    Jerald McNair, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
  • Contending with legacy networks or maintenance patching may prove challenging in this undertaking.
    Todd Moore, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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  • The cinematic shot language of existential car racing is, of course, well established.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 June 2025
  • Of the five that made the cut, the Yankees, Tigers and Cubs have the best statistical odds, establishing themselves among a clear group of favorites that have begun to coalesce at the top of the rankings midway through the season.
    Neil Paine, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • Months after Megan Fox welcomed a baby girl with rapper Machine Gun Kelly, their daughter's name has been revealed through a sweet video.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 June 2025
  • The Justice Department budget summary also revealed plans to shutter the agency's Community Relations Service and eliminate all 56 of the office's positions.
    June 17, CBS News, 17 June 2025
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  • This, the team explained, increases the odds that the mice's immune systems will be able to produce antibodies against a variety of strains of HIV in the case of a future injection.
    Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
  • On Wednesday evening, Bluesky reinstated the account and issued a statement explaining the rationale behind the suspension.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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  • Anyway, this serves to illustrate how, at the helm, Murati had to address Musk’s input.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • An anecdote illustrates this trend: a freelance graphic designer once lost hours to a phishing link masquerading as a payment request.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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  • While the salary cap had only increased by 5% since 2020, slides showed a 60% percent increase in signing bonuses and 42% increase in salary guarantees.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025
  • Brands are also showing interest in using LaundRE in their reshoring plans by importing garments from places like Bangladesh and Pakistan and finishing them locally in small quantities to reduce overbuying and waste.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • The Meta logo is displayed during the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 22, 2024 in Paris, France.
    Kate Knibbs, Wired News, 25 June 2025
  • The bakery case displays the day’s dessert specials.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
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  • The company clarified that prices for parties of five or more will have an additional upcharge.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 June 2025
  • Earlier this week, Al Hilal’s CEO Esteve Calzada clarified that Inzaghi had not signed before Inter played Paris Saint-Germain in Munich.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 19 June 2025

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“Demonstrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrate. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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