Synonyms: shew, show, prove, demonstrate, establish
Definition: establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
Usage: The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound; The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture
Similar words: affirm, substantiate, support, sustain, corroborate, confirm
Definition: establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
Usage: his story confirmed my doubts; The evidence supports the defendant
Synonyms: demonstrate, manifest, attest, certify, evidence
Definition: provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
Usage: His high fever attested to his illness; The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication; This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness
Similar words: bear witness, prove, show, testify, evidence
Definition: provide evidence for
Usage: The blood test showed that he was the father; Her behavior testified to her incompetence
Synonyms: show, demo, demonstrate, present, exhibit
Definition: give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Usage: She shows her dogs frequently; We will demo the new software in Washington
Similar words: show
Definition: make visible or noticeable
Usage: She showed her talent for cooking; Show me your etchings, please
Synonyms: march, demonstrate
Definition: march in protest; take part in a demonstration
Usage: Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle
Similar words: dissent, resist, protest
Definition: express opposition through action or words
Usage: dissent to the laws of the country