demonstrates
verb
Form of demonstrate , third-person singular of demonstrate.
Simple meaning
To show, display.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɛmənstɹeɪts
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
third-person singular of demonstrate
To show, display, or present; to prove or make evident
third-person singular of demonstrate
To show how to use (something).
third-person singular of demonstrate
To show the steps taken to create a logical argument or equation.
third-person singular of demonstrate
To participate in or organize a demonstration.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To show, display, or present; to prove or make evident
Used this way, demonstrates is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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