to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence

to show by your actions that you have a particular quality, feeling or opinion

The team demonstrated breathtaking skills.

We want to demonstrate our commitment to human rights.

Students must demonstrate a willingness to work with others.

to show and explain how something works or how to do something

Her job involves demonstrating new educational software.

The gallery's experts demonstrated some conservation techniques.

The system was demonstrated to officials from 17 countries.

Let me demonstrate to you how it works.

to take part in a public meeting or march(= an organized walk by many people), usually as a protest or to show support for something

Hundreds of protesters demonstrated outside the court.

students demonstrating against the war

Their objective was to demonstrate peacefully for civil rights.

They are demonstrating in support of free higher education.

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