demonstrate
/ˈdemənstreɪt/
de · mon · strate
ˈdem · ən · streɪt
English Definition
v. show, prove
Significado en Español
demostrar, mostrar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chứng minh, trình diễn
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Example Sentence
He demonstrated how the machine works.
他演示了机器如何工作。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
demon(perform demonstration)+strate(pull)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “demonstrate”:
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A
show
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B
hide
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C
confuse
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D
pretend
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A — show.
“demonstrate” means v. show, prove
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The teacher used a simple model to ______ how volcanoes erupt.
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A
hide
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B
conceal
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C
demonstrate
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D
obscure
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C — demonstrate.
“demonstrate” means v. show, prove
Common questions about “demonstrate”
What does “demonstrate” mean?
demonstrate — v. show, prove. In Chinese: 演示，证明.
How do you pronounce “demonstrate”?
demonstrate is pronounced /ˈdemənstreɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · mon · strate.
How do you use “demonstrate” in a sentence?
He demonstrated how the machine works. (他演示了机器如何工作。)
What are synonyms for “demonstrate”?
show, prove — all close in meaning to demonstrate (v. show, prove).
Is “demonstrate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. demonstrate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “demonstrate”?
demon(perform demonstration)+strate(pull)
