0
Filha Da Pika Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

demonstrate one's point

Hello,

What does "to demonstrate one's point" mean?

Here is a sentence using this expression:

"He used the famous Graham Bell to demonstrate his point."

Thank you in advance,
  

Top answer

To demonstrate the point: I would say that it means to reinforce/certify/prove what you have said, or to give backing to what you have said, and often followed by an example: eg. Duck feathers are waterproof. To demonstrate this point, I will hold this feather under running water.

— Brunate

  • To demonstrate the point: I would say that it means to reinforce/certify/prove what you have said, or to give backing to what you have said, and often followed by an example: eg.
  • Duck feathers are waterproof.
  • To demonstrate this point, I will hold this feather under running water.
  • When I remove it, you will see that it is quite dry.
  • I am an excellent cook.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

2 Answers
0
To demonstrate the point:

I would say that it means to reinforce/certify/prove what you have said, or to give backing to what you have said, and often followed by an example:

eg. Duck feathers are waterproof. To demonstrate this point, I will hold this feather under running water. When I remove it, you will see that it is quite dry.

I am an excellent cook. To demo
0
0
Dear Brunate,

Thank you for your prompt reply. It reall helps.

Regards,
0

Related Questions