Meaning
to show something in an unambiguous way
Primary Function
Collocation for asserting clarity
Communicative Purpose
To assert strong, undeniable evidence or illustration
Pattern
clearly demonstrate
Core Structure
clearly demonstrate
Função primária
Collocation for asserting clarity
Propósito comunicativo
To assert strong, undeniable evidence or illustration
Situações de gatilho
When presenting conclusions, delivering academic or professional reports, supporting arguments with evidence
Contextos
Academic writing, professional presentations, formal reports
Padrão
clearly demonstrate
Estrutura central
clearly demonstrate
Slots de substituição
plainly show; amply demonstrate
Colocados típicos
- results
- findings
- example
- skill
- commitment
Substituições comuns
- plainly show
- vividly illustrate
Erros comuns
clear demonstrate (incorrect adjective form instead of adverb)
Similar / contraste
unquestionably prove, vividly illustrate
Interferências
English speakers may overuse 'clearly', which can sound redundant or overly assertive in some registers.
Família do chunk
- amply illustrate
- vividly show
- unequivocally prove
Nuance
Conveys a confident, authoritative claim of clarity and proof.
Efeito pragmático
Persuasive, decisive communication that signals strong evidence or understanding.
Dica de memória
clearly demonstrate
Nota
This collocation is often used in academic and professional settings to present evidence or arguments with clarity and confidence.
Upgrade path
show → prove → clearly demonstrate
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