demonstrate
Meaning(s)
1. teach/explain/convince; show example
Popularity
Low
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
demonstrate ability/talent/skills
Analysis
The verb to demonstrate means to exhibit an example or to perform a task in order to show others how it is done. To demonstrate something in an argument, for example, means to clearly prove or give evidence of something.
Social Examples (Basic)
- I wanted to demonstrate my ability to lead the team so I always volunteered to train others.
- The amount of students who graduate and find a job relating to their field is demonstrative of how well a school has prepared its students for success.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- I wanted to demonstrate my ability to lead the team so I always volunteered to train others.
- The convention gave businesses a chance to give live demonstrations of their products and how they worked.
- Good salespeople know the benefits of providing a demonstration to prove how easy the item is to use.