Tra từ demonstrate - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

dem·on·strate AW [demonstrate demonstrates demonstrated demonstrating] BrE [ˈdemənstreɪt] NAmE [ˈdemənstreɪt] verb
1. transitive to show sth clearly by giving proof or evidence
•~ that… These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working.
•~ sth (to sb) Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing.
•~ how, what, etc… His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was.
•~ sb/sth to be sth The theories were demonstrated to be false.
•it is demonstrated that… It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective.
2. transitive ~ sth to show by your actions that you have a particular quality, feeling or opinion
Syn: ↑display
• You need to demonstrate more self-control.
• We want to demonstrate our commitment to human rights.
3. transitive to show and explain how sth works or how to do sth
•~ sth (to sb) Her job involves demonstrating new educational software.
•~ (to sb) how, what, etc… Let me demonstrate to you how it works.
4. intransitive to take part in a public meeting or march, usually as a protest or to show support for sth
Syn: ↑protest
•~ (against sth) students demonstrating against the war
•~ (in favour/support of sth) They are demonstrating in favour of free higher education.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
mid 16th cent. (in the sense ‘point out’): from Latin demonstrat- ‘pointed out’, from the verb demonstrare.

Thesaurus:
demonstrate verb T
•The experiment demonstrated that our theory was right.
show • • prove • • indicate • • illustrate •
demonstrate/show/prove/indicate sth to sb
demonstrate/show/prove/indicate/illustrate that/what/how…
figures/studies demonstrate/show/prove/indicate/illustrate sth
demonstrate/show/prove sth conclusively/beyond doubt
Demonstrate, indicate or illustrate? Demonstrate is the strongest of these words and indicate is the weakest. Demonstrate can take a person as subject; indicate and illustrate cannot:
•Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we face.
✗ Let me indicate/illustrate to you some of the difficulties we face.

Language Bank:
evidence
Giving proof
There is clear evidence that ▪ TV advertising influences what children buy.
It is clear ▪ from numerous studies that ▪ TV advertising influences what children buy.
▪ Recent research demonstrates ▪ that TV advertising influences children's spending habits.
▪ Many parents think that TV advertising influences their children. This view is supported by ▪ the findings of a recent study, which show ▪ a clear link between television advertisements and children's spending habits.
▪ The findings also reveal ▪ that most children are unaware of the persuasive purpose of advertising.
There is little evidence that ▪ children understand the persuasive intent of advertising.
▪ The results contradict ▪ claims that advertising is unrelated to children's spending habits.
▪ Manufacturers argue that it is difficult to prove ▪ that advertising alone influences what children buy.
Language Banks at ↑argue, ↑e.g., ↑illustrate

Example Bank:
•Our study demonstrates beyond doubt that the play was written by Shakespeare.
•The President must demonstrate to the country that he is really in control.
•The prime minister must demonstrate to the country that he is really in control of his government.
•The study demonstrates beyond doubt the effectiveness of the new drug.
•Their objective was to demonstrate peacefully for civil rights.
•This tragedy graphically demonstrates the dangers of extreme sports.
•This tragedy graphically demonstrates the dangers of walking on the fells after dark.