demonstrate
verb B2
Plain meaning
to show something clearly
Exam-register meaning
to provide evidence that proves or illustrates a point
In context
generalThe student demonstrated how the app works.
examThe data demonstrate that income inequality has widened over the past decade.
Common collocations
demonstrate abilitydemonstrate evidencedemonstrate that
Watch out
In essays, 'demonstrate' usually means 'show with evidence', not only 'perform a demo'.
Word family
demonstration (noun)demonstrative (adjective)demonstrably (adverb)