Demonstrate
Demonstrate verb - To gain full recognition or acceptance of.
Except and demonstrate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Except" instead a verb "Demonstrate".
Except
Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Usage example: I must except to your remark that there are no great novelists currently living
Demonstrate and except are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Demonstrate" instead a verb "Except".
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me: Dr Evil blows up the White House to demonstrate his giant moon based laser... except it was actually just footage from Independence Day.
Source: Prove I Am Not Bluffing -
Evil blows up the White House to demonstrate his giant moon based laser... except it was just footage from Independence Day.
Source: Film / Austin Powers - However, unlike Edwin, most of the other party members will at least demonstrate grudging respect for Viconia (except for Kivan, who's openly hostile toward her).
Source: The Friend Nobody Likes
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