demonstrate
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /dɪˈmɒnstreɪt/
KK: /dɪˈmoʊnˌstreɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To show or explain how something works or to express an opinion publicly.
Example
The teacher will demonstrate the experiment to the students.
Tense Forms
Past: demonstrated
Past Participle: demonstrated
Conversation
Did you hear about the protest downtown?
Yeah, I heard people went out to demonstrate for climate change.
I really admire their courage to demonstrate their beliefs in public.
Me too! It’s important to stand up for what you believe in.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exhibit
show
reveal
Antonyms
conceal
hide
suppress
transitive verb
Definition
To show or explain something clearly through examples, experiments, or practical application.
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the students.
Tense Forms
Past: demonstrated
Past Participle: demonstrated
Conversation
Have you seen the new app that can demonstrate cooking techniques?
Yeah, I saw a video of it — it looks really helpful!
I think it would really demonstrate how to make recipes easier to follow.
Root Explanation
Demonstrate → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "monstrare" (meaning to show). The word means to show or prove something clearly, often by providing evidence or examples.
Memory Tip
Think of 'showing down' or 'making clear' — 'de-' suggests a downward action, and 'monstrare' means to show, helping you remember that to demonstrate is to clearly show something.
Visually Confused Words
redemonstrate
remonstrate
monstrate
undemonstrated
subdemonstrate
predemonstrate
undemonstrative
remonstrative