demonstrate

verb

1. give an exhibition of to an interested audience

   verb.perception

   Synonyms demo exhibit present show

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

   verb.cognition

   Examples

   The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound.

   Synonyms establish prove shew show

   Antonyms confute disprove

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

   verb.communication

   Examples

   This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness.

   Synonyms attest certify evidence manifest

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. march in protest; take part in a demonstration

   verb.social

   Examples

   Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle.

   Synonyms march

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. To point out; to show; to exhibit; to make evident.

   verb

   Source: webster1913