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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

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In other words, demonstrate that you know what you want, have what it takes to get there, say what you mean, and mean what you say.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

To win a defamation suit in the US, public officials must demonstrate that a publisher acted with actual malice.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

To demonstrate its capabilities, the team used the fuel cell to operate sensors that measure soil moisture and detect touch.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Then, to demonstrate, Lee brought a local man onstage.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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