demonstrate
US
/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/
UK
/ˈdemənstreɪt/
Meaning
To show clearly how something works or to make something clear by giving an example or evidence.
किसी चीज़ को उदाहरण या सबूत देकर साफ़ तौर पर दिखाना या समझाना।
Examples
“The trainer demonstrated how to use the new equipment.”
“The test results demonstrate that the treatment is effective.”
“Her demonstration of the safety procedure helped everyone understand it.”
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Not natural: Please demonstrate me how the machine works.
Better: Please demonstrate to me how the machine works.
When naming the person watching, use 'to' after demonstrate: demonstrate something to someone.
जिस व्यक्ति को आप दिखा रहे हैं, उसके पहले 'to' लगाएँ: demonstrate something to someone।
Not natural: The results demonstrate about the need for more research.
Better: The results demonstrate the need for more research.
Demonstrate takes a direct object here, so do not add 'about' before the thing being shown.
यहाँ demonstrate के बाद चीज़ सीधे आती है; उसके पहले 'about' नहीं लगाते।
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Learner tip
Use 'demonstrate how' to show a process and 'demonstrate that' to make a point clear with evidence.
किसी प्रक्रिया को दिखाने के लिए 'demonstrate how' और सबूत से कोई बात साबित करने के लिए 'demonstrate that' इस्तेमाल करें।