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demonstrating

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/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪŋ/ · dem-on-strat-ing

to show or prove something clearly and convincingly.

Meanings

verbformal

to show or prove something clearly and convincingly.

کسی چیز کو واضح اور قائل کر دینے کے انداز میں دکھانا یا ثابت کرنا.

ظاہر کرنا

zaher karna

Formal: ظاہر کرنا

Synonyms

showingdisplayingexhibitingدکھانااجاگر کرنامظاہرہ کرنا

Antonyms

concealinghidingsuppressingچھپانادباناغائب کرنا

Common Collocations

  • demonstrating skills
  • demonstrating results
  • demonstrating a method

Example Sentences

She is demonstrating how to solve the equation.

وہ مساوات کو حل کرنے کا طریقہ ظاہر کر رہی ہے.

Woh masawat ko hal karne ka tareeqa zaher kar rahi hai.

The professor was demonstrating the experiment in the lab.

پروفیسر نے لیب میں تجربہ ظاہر کیا.

Professor ne lab mein tajurba zaher kiya.

He is demonstrating his commitment to the project.

وہ منصوبے کے ساتھ اپنی وابستگی ظاہر کر رہا ہے.

Woh mansubay ke sath apni wabasgahi zaher kar raha hai.

Easily Confused With

illustrating:While 'demonstrating' refers to proving or showing something, 'illustrating' usually involves using examples or visuals to explain an idea.

Word Family

demonstration
nounظاہر کرنا
demonstrative
adjectiveظاہر کرنے والا
demonstrator
nounظاہر کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'demonstrating' as showing or proving something clearly.

Visualize a teacher demonstrating an experiment to students.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

مناظرِ حیات کی زیبائش کرنے والے، بناؤ سیرتِ عشق کو، تصویر بناتے چلو

Manazir-e hayat ki zaibash karne wale, Banao seerat-e ishq ko, tasveer banate chalo.

Those who beautify the scenes of life, Keep painting the portrait of love.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دکھانے سے طاقت نہیں آتی.

Dikhane se taqat nahi aati.

Showing does not bring strength.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "demonstrare" — to show or point out

First known use: 14th century

The word evolved from the Latin word 'demonstrare', which is derived from 'de-' meaning 'from' and 'monstrare' meaning 'to show'. It has been in use in English since the late 14th century.