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In everyday writing, show or explain is often simpler; in academic prose, substantiate, corroborate, or elucidate may fit better depending on whether you mean proof or explanation.",[137,140,143,146,149],{"q":138,"a":139},"What is the most formal or academic synonym for demonstrate?","Corroborate and substantiate are among the most formal choices when you mean to support a claim with evidence. Elucidate is the most formal option when you mean to explain clearly rather than prove something.",{"q":141,"a":142},"What is a stronger or milder alternative to demonstrate?","Prove is stronger than demonstrate because it suggests a firmer conclusion. Show is milder and broader, and often works better in plain, everyday English.",{"q":144,"a":145},"Can demonstrate mean to teach or explain how to do something?","Yes. In that sense, it often means to show a process step by step, especially with a tool, device, or method. Common alternatives are illustrate, explain, and walk through.",{"q":147,"a":148},"What is a more academic word for demonstrate?","In formal writing, people often use prove, establish, or substantiate, depending on the context. If you mean “show by evidence,” establish and substantiate are especially common.",{"q":150,"a":151},"What is another word for demonstrate when you mean “teach how to do something”?","Common alternatives are show, explain, and walk someone through. 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