Demonstrate and Describe

Demonstrate

Demonstrate verb - To gain full recognition or acceptance of.

Describe is a synonym for demonstrate in explain topic. In some cases you can use "Describe" instead a verb "Demonstrate", when it comes to topics like portray.

Describe

Describe verb - To give a representation or account of in words.
Usage example: he tried to describe the dream he had last night as accurately as he could

Demonstrate is a synonym for describe in explain topic. Sometimes you can use "Demonstrate" instead a verb "Describe", if it concerns topics such as portray.

Common collocations

love demonstrate love describe love
power demonstrate power describe power
kind demonstrate kind describe kind
style demonstrate style describe style
Other words: nature, effect, time, use, way, personality, effects, plans, powers.
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