DEMONSTRATES Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

demonstrates

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present tense third-person singular of demonstrate

as in proves

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

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as in establishes

to show the existence or truth of by evidence the paleontologist hopes to demonstrate that dinosaurs once existed in central Peru by unearthing the fossil evidence

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as in reveals

to make known (something abstract) through outward signs the babysitter's actions during the emergency demonstrate beyond doubt her general dependability

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as in explains

to make plain or understandable a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic

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as in illustrates

to show or make clear by using examples the visiting physicist demonstrated very graphically several basic scientific principles

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Recent Examples of demonstrates Colleen Camp, on the other hand, demonstrates a flair for light comedy as an alluring French maid, though the role too often requires her to play second fiddle to her own enhanced bosom. —

Kirk Ellis, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026 The candidate demonstrates willingness to address younger voters’ concerns openly, responding directly to questions about his billionaire status and financial practices. —

Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 City officials have often said a budget demonstrates the values of a city. —

Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026 His work demonstrates how innovation can serve storytelling at the very highest level. —

Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026 If the content demonstrates strong authority around a topic, Amazon’s AI tools can surface it as the best answer to related questions. —

Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026 The Fenomeno Roadster launch demonstrates how Lamborghini is applying electrification not merely to improve efficiency or meet emissions regulations, but to push performance to unprecedented levels. —

James Morris, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 The project is led by Ames Lab scientist Prashant Singh and demonstrates how AI tools can assist in finding materials capable of handling extreme environmental conditions. —

Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026 These in-between phases are called metastable states, and their existence demonstrates that some phase transitions happen in steps, rather than all at once. —

Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026

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That opacity serves a clear purpose, but Martelli is enamored by it to a fault, and Inés’ refusal to question the people around her or make any significant decisions beyond keeping her mouth shut eventually proves more trying than helpful.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Our rendition of the French bistro favorite proves that this dish doesn't have to be tricky.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 2026