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Demonstrate vs Enlighten - What's the difference?

demonstrate | enlighten |

As verbs the difference between demonstrate and enlighten

is that demonstrate is to display the method of using an object while enlighten is to supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.

demonstrate

English

Verb

(demonstrat)
  • To display the method of using an object.
  • To show the steps taken to create a logical argument or equation.
  • To participate in or organize a demonstration.
  • See also

    * show * prove ----

    enlighten

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.
  • To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon; to furnish with increase of knowledge; to instruct; as, to enlighten the mind or understanding.
  • Antonyms

    * endarken