demonstrate
/ˈdemənstreɪt/verb
उच्चारण डेमन्स्ट्रेट
प्रदर्शित करना, सिद्ध करना
Core word
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[T] ~ sth | ~ that…
to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence; to show and explain how something works or how to do something
प्रदर्शित करना, सिद्ध करना
- The teacher demonstrated the experiment.
- The test results demonstrate that the new method saves a lot of time.
- Their win demonstrates how well the team can work together.
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- The chef will demonstrate how to make dosa batter.
- Can you demonstrate that your method gives the right answer?
- The graph clearly demonstrates the rise in prices.
Synonyms show prove illustrate establish exhibit
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[I] ~ (against/for sth)
to take part in a public meeting or march, usually as a protest or to show support for something
प्रदर्शन करना
- Farmers demonstrated against the new law.
- Thousands of students demonstrated outside the ministry, demanding a fair recruitment process.
- Workers demonstrated outside the factory gate for better pay.
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- Students demonstrated in support of the new library.
- People demonstrated peacefully against the closure of the school.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
demonstrate + sth (to sb)
Demonstrate means to show clearly, by proof or example.
'Demonstrate' का अर्थ प्रमाण या उदाहरण से स्पष्ट रूप से दिखाना है।
- The experiment demonstrates that air has weight.
- The teacher demonstrated the method to the class.
demonstrate + that-clause / how / wh-clause
A that-clause or wh-clause says what is shown.
क्या दिखाया जा रहा है, यह that-clause या wh-clause से बताया जाता है।
- The results demonstrate that the plan works.
- She demonstrated how the machine works.
demonstrate against / for / in favour of
Used without an object, it means to take part in a public protest or show of support.
बिना object के इसका अर्थ विरोध या समर्थन में सार्वजनिक प्रदर्शन में भाग लेना है।
- Students demonstrated against the fee hike.
- Thousands demonstrated for peace.
demonstrate + quality (ability, skill)
To show that you have a quality: demonstrate courage, leadership.
यह दिखाना कि आपमें कोई गुण है: demonstrate courage, leadership।
- Radhika demonstrated great leadership during the camp.
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demonstrate + noun
skillabilitycommitmentleadershipknowledge
- The candidate demonstrated excellent knowledge of the subject.
adverb + demonstrate
clearlyconvincinglyvividlyeffectivelyconclusively
- The data conclusively demonstrate the benefit of exercise.
demonstrate + against
against the governmentagainst the fee hikeagainst pollutionagainst the closure
- Villagers demonstrated against the closure of the school.
noun + demonstrates
studyexperimentresultexampleincident
- The incident demonstrates the need for safety rules.
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- The chemistry teacher demonstrated how acids react with metals.
रसायन शिक्षक ने दिखाया कि अम्ल धातुओं से कैसे अभिक्रिया करते हैं।
- Students demonstrated outside the college gates.
विद्यार्थियों ने कॉलेज के द्वार के बाहर प्रदर्शन किया।
- The match demonstrated the depth of India's bench strength.
इस मैच ने भारत की बेंच की मज़बूती की गहराई प्रदर्शित की।
- She demonstrated her talent at the school fest.
उसने विद्यालय के उत्सव में अपनी प्रतिभा का प्रदर्शन किया।
- The study demonstrates a link between sleep and memory.
अध्ययन नींद और स्मृति के बीच संबंध सिद्ध करता है।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ The teacher demonstrated us the experiment.
✓ The teacher demonstrated the experiment to us.
Demonstrate takes the thing first, then to the person.
'Demonstrate' में पहले वस्तु आती है, फिर 'to' के साथ व्यक्ति।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These verbs all show something, with different emphasis.
ये क्रियाएँ कुछ दिखाने की हैं, पर बल अलग है।
To show clearly with proof or a practical example.
प्रमाण या व्यावहारिक उदाहरण से स्पष्ट दिखाना।
- He demonstrated the machine.
To establish that something is true beyond doubt.
यह सिद्ध करना कि कोई बात निःसंदेह सच है।
- The test proved his innocence.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
dem·on·strate
?Which word?
Keep the protest words together: demonstration, protest, rally, march, sit-in, dharna.
विरोध के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: demonstration, protest, rally, march, sit-in, dharna।
§Grammar and usage
Demonstrate against sth (protest) or for sth (show support).
'demonstrate against sth' (विरोध) या 'for sth' (समर्थन दिखाना)।
Demonstrative pronouns and adjectives point to things: this, that, these, those ('This book is mine').
Demonstrative pronouns और adjectives चीज़ों की ओर संकेत करते हैं: this, that, these, those ('This book is mine')।
The adjective demonstrative also means showing feelings openly ('a demonstrative person').
Adjective demonstrative का अर्थ भावनाएँ खुलकर दिखाने वाला भी है ('a demonstrative person')।