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demonstrate

[dem-uhn-streyt] / ˈdɛm ənˌstreɪt /
VERB
display, show
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determine establish exhibit expose indicate manifest prove test testify to try validate
STRONG
authenticate evidence evince flaunt
WEAK
make evident make out roll out show and tell trot out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal cover disprove hide
VERB
explain, illustrate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confirm describe express teach testify to
STRONG
debunk proclaim
WEAK
give for instance make clear ostend set forth show how walk one through
Antonyms
WEAK
conceal confuse distort falsify hide misrepresent
VERB
make public protest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
object protest
STRONG
fast march parade picket rally strike
WEAK
action for a cause lie in manifest march on say no to sit in stage a walkout walkout

Example Sentences

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Many months since Mandelson's forced exit, the prime minister is still struggling to demonstrate decisively that he can move on.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

You can demonstrate how it’s harder than they realize to win.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Plus, crucially, can this government and its successors, in their management of immigration and asylum, demonstrate the necessary fairness and control?

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“Even in challenging moments, you continue to demonstrate what makes Disney so special.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

I had to watch the older kids demonstrate more than once.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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