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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of demonstrate Employees of New York’s Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum on April 16 demonstrated outside the institution in response to its recent staff cuts. News Desk, Artforum, 18 Apr. 2025 While tensions over Taiwan and the South China Sea are intensifying, China's support for Russia, Iran, and now the Houthis demonstrates the wider challenge and the risk of conflict. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025 Media coverage Being featured in major publications or news outlets that demonstrate your impact on the field and the national importance of your endeavor. William Jones, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025 While older characters lament a loss of connection, efforts to bridge technological divides demonstrate how cross-generational bonds are possible. Heather Scott Partington, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for demonstrate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrate
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  • At minimum, you will be required to show documents proving your full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, two proofs of address and lawful status.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • There are many fields where generative AI is proving to have truly transformative potential, and some of the most interesting use cases are around mental health and wellbeing.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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  • Reuters was not immediately able to establish his identity.
    USA Today, USA Today, 1 May 2025
  • Police have yet to establish a motive for the incident.
    Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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  • Belichick-Hudson interview reveals North Carolina may be headed for train wreck | Opinion Don’t let this ruin your beach trip!
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 1 May 2025
  • By month’s end, the right path should reveal itself.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
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  • The reason for the independence, the Brookings Institution explains, is that politicians tend to want lower interest rates because lower rates stimulate the economy.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
  • If yes, please explain: Only at the misdemeanor level.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
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  • The series always made time for Midge’s (Rachel Brosnahan) inner life and personal relationships, illustrating how those factors affected her stage performance and overall life trajectory.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Use case studies and stories to illustrate your expertise, building social proof and authority.
    Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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  • An online database that tracks ship movements shows the Mohawk has been docked in its home port since mid-March.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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  • The museum’s Vietnam Gallery displays Mills’ uniform, flight helmet and medals.
    Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Federal authorities allege Cui and Miller paid two other people about $36,500 to convince the victim not to display the statues.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • The system includes a clarifying shampoo, keratin treatment, and nourishing hair mask, each infused with hydrolyzed keratin and antioxidant-rich açaí and cacao to restore hydration, combat oxidative stress, and unveil a noticeably smoother, more manageable texture.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Last August, Del Rey clarified her sonic vision for the album in an interview with Vogue.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Demonstrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrate. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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