The difference between Demonstrate and Refute
When used as verbs, demonstrate means to show how to use (something), whereas refute means to prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
check bellow for the other definitions of Demonstrate and Refute
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Demonstrate as a verb (transitive):
to show how to use (something).
Examples:
"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"
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Demonstrate as a verb:
to show the steps taken to create a logical argument or equation.
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Demonstrate as a verb (intransitive):
to participate in or organize a demonstration.
Examples:
"Those people outside are demonstrating against the election results."
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Demonstrate as a verb (transitive):
to show, display, or present; to prove or make evident
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Refute as a verb (transitive):
To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
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Refute as a verb (transitive):
To deny the truth or correctness of (something).