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de|mon|strable /d I mɒ nstrəb ^ə l/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] A demonstrable fact or quality can be shown to be true or to exist. [FORMAL ] □  The road safety programme is having a demonstrable effect on road users. ●  de|mon|strably /d I mɒ nstrəbli/ ADV □  …demonstrably false statements.

dem|on|strate ◆◇◇ /de mənstre I t/ (demonstrates , demonstrating , demonstrated )

1 VERB To demonstrate a fact means to make it clear to people. □ [V n] The study also demonstrated a direct link between obesity and mortality. □ [V that] You have to demonstrate that you are reliable. □ [V + to ] They are anxious to demonstrate to the voters that they have practical policies. □ [V wh] He's demonstrated how a campaign based on domestic issues can move votes.

2 VERB If you demonstrate a particular skill, quality, or feeling, you show by your actions that you have it. □ [V n] Have they, for example, demonstrated a commitment to democracy?

3 VERB When people demonstrate , they march or gather somewhere to show their opposition to something or their support for something. □ [V + against ] 30,000 angry farmers demonstrated against possible cuts in subsidies. □ [V + for ] In the cities vast crowds have been demonstrating for change. □ [V ] Thousands of people demonstrated outside the parliament building.

4 VERB If you demonstrate something, you show people how it works or how to do it. □ [V n] The company demonstrated an app for surgeons that showed X-rays on the screen. □ [V how] A style consultant will demonstrate how to dress to impress. SYNONYMS demonstrate VERB

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prove:…trying to prove how groups of animals have evolved.

show:Research shows that a high-fibre diet may protect you from bowel cancer.

establish:Medical tests established that she was not their own child.

indicate:This indicates whether remedies are suitable for children.

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march:The demonstrators marched through the capital chanting slogans and demanding free elections.

protest:The students were protesting at overcrowding in the university hostels.

picket:100 union members and supporters picketed outside.

dem|on|stra|tion ◆◇◇ /de mənstre I ʃ ^ə n/ (demonstrations )

1 N‑COUNT A demonstration is a march or gathering which people take part in to show their opposition to something or their support for something. □  Riot police broke up a demonstration by students.

2 N‑COUNT A demonstration of something is a talk by someone who shows you how to do it or how it works. □  …a cookery demonstration.

3 N‑COUNT A demonstration of a fact or situation is a clear proof of it. □ [+ of ] This is a clear demonstration of how technology has changed.

4 N‑COUNT A demonstration of a quality or feeling is an expression of it. □ [+ of ] There's been no public demonstration of opposition to the President. SYNONYMS demonstration NOUN

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march:Organisers expect up to 300,000 protesters to join the march.

protest:…a protest march.

rally:Supporters of the policy are reported to be gathering in Delhi for a mass rally.

demo:…an anti-racist demo.

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