Demonstrate
Verb
UK
/ˈdem.ən.streɪt
US
/ˈdem.ən.streɪt/
Definition
To show clearly by example, action, or explanation.
Example
"She demonstrated cooking."
"The teacher demonstrated the experiment so students could understand the science lesson better."
"People demonstrated peacefully in the city center to demand justice and equal rights."
Explanation
Demonstrate means to show how something works, or to explain an idea by doing or showing. For example, a teacher might demonstrate a math problem by solving it on the board. A chef might demonstrate cooking by preparing food in front of students. The word can also mean showing feelings or support, such as people demonstrating kindness by helping others, or a group of people demonstrating in the streets to protest for rights.