How to Use demonstrate in a Sentence

demonstrate

verb
Definition of demonstratenext
Synonyms for demonstratenext
  • Would you mind demonstrating how the machine works?
  • Each student must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in order to pass the class.
  • The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.
  • The group's failed efforts demonstrate how difficult it is to convince people to change their habits.
  • The medication will not be marketed until it is demonstrated to be safe.
  • The instructor demonstrated the correct procedure for pruning a tree.
  • They have demonstrated a willingness to negotiate.
  • Employees must demonstrate competence in certain skills before they can work independently.
  • Several people will be demonstrating traditional farming techniques.
  • That, on top of some bright spots demonstrated in Salt Lake City in the run-up.
    — Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 July 2023
  • After posting a video to demonstrate how the Pooch Please!
    — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Seen one way, then, The Challenge would seem to demonstrate the limits of art to speak truth to power.
    — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2023
  • And as Meghan has demonstrated, there are so many ways to pair one with all your fall outfits.
    — Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Told yes, the group posed and then marched a half-block away to an area set aside for weapon-wielders to demonstrate against gun-control laws.
    — Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The Park Service approved the permit to demonstrate, but refused the request for sleeping in the park.
    — David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The contrast demonstrates the differing tacks the two men are taking as the race grows more crowded.
    — Time, 6 June 2023
  • But that demonstrates the good nature on the production.
    — Manori Ravindran, Variety, 22 July 2023
  • But Adcock and the folks at Figure have taken a big lead, as the video from Wednesday clearly demonstrates.
    — Matt Novak / Gizmodo, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Speaker Kevin McCarthy demonstrated some of this new rhetoric this week.
    — Molly Taft, The New Republic, 21 July 2023
  • Grace demonstrated that justice can be served in cases like this.
    — Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
  • However, the new version will still put the onus on the platforms to demonstrate that their workers aren’t employees.
    — David Meyer, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Just as the creators on TikTok demonstrated, the brush glided through every coil.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Some hosts have demonstrated a knack for cutting to the heart of the news of the day, while others like to give viewers a break from the news cycle in favor of games and distractions.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Dec. 2023
  • One TikTok user, who goes by Mama Birdie, demonstrated in a video how many settings the tree’s lights have.
    — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Monteverde added that how the movie does in other markets will truly demonstrate the film's appeal.
    — Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Young quarterbacks in this league must demonstrate an ability to make plays and be available.
    — Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas News, 27 Aug. 2023
  • The new research builds on past work to demonstrate just how delicate and complex the savannah ecosystem is.
    — Popular Science, 25 Jan. 2024
  • An early Arts and Crafts home in Hampstead, London, proved an ideal medium to demonstrate their artistry.
    — ELLE Decor, 7 June 2023
  • The young dad should also take a parenting class, which will demonstrate his commitment.
    — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Monitoring these spots on the sun demonstrated that the sun in fact rotated.
    — Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2024

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