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demonstrate

 
/ˈdem·ənˌstreɪt/ v [T] (PROVE)

Definition

to show that something is true; prove: [+ that clause] Research demonstrates that babies can recognize their mother’s voice very soon after birth. She was eager to demonstrate her skill at chess.
(Definition of demonstrate v (PROVE) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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