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Definition
to show
The exact meaning of this sense of demonstrate can depend upon its context. For example:
- "I will demonstrate how to throw a Frisbee." — show how to do something
- "I will demonstrate how much quicker the new computer is than the old one." — show how something works
- "Her questioned demonstrated that she was listening and thinking deeply about what was said." — showed to be true or proved
- He's already demonstrated good judgment.Chapter 11 (98% in)
demonstrated = shown
- He asks Peeta if, given tonight's demonstration, he has any parting thoughts for Katniss Everdeen.Chapter 9 (97% in)
demonstration = display
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
There are no more uses of "demonstrate" in Hunger Games Book #3 (Mockingjay).
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