Antonyms for demonstrate

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dem-uhn-streyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛm ənˌstreɪt

Definition of demonstrate

Origin : 1550s, "to point out," from Latin demonstratus, past participle of demonstrare (see demonstration). Meaning "to point out by argument or deduction" is from 1570s. Related: Demonstrated; demonstrating.

verb display, show
verb explain, illustrate
verb display or take public

Example sentences :

Anyone else can demonstrate it who chooses to make the experiment.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

We should in vain, therefore, attempt to demonstrate its falsehood.
Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume

You want to demonstrate that you are superior, and you cannot do it.
Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman

So much for the first point which I wished to explain and demonstrate.
Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part I] » by Benedict of Spinoza

At all events, it is as impossible to demonstrate the non-existence of the one unit as the other.
Extract from : « Life: Its True Genesis » by R. W. Wright

The judgment day, or the science of the future, may demonstrate what they are.
Extract from : « The American Mind » by Bliss Perry

"It's easy," bragged Herman, and proceeded to demonstrate that statement.
Extract from : « Old Man Curry » by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan

Suppose that you call one of your numerous attendants, that I may demonstrate on him.
Extract from : « Meno » by Plato

All kinds of histories are full of facts which demonstrate what I have just said.
Extract from : « The Phantom World » by Augustin Calmet

I agree with him; and it was useless to take any trouble to demonstrate it.
Extract from : « The Phantom World » by Augustin Calmet

Synonyms for demonstrate

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