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Demonstrate vs Simulate - What's the difference?

demonstrate | simulate |

As verbs the difference between demonstrate and simulate

is that demonstrate is to display the method of using an object while simulate is to model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of.

As an adjective simulate is

(obsolete) feigned; pretended.

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 ----

    simulate

    English

    Verb

    (simulat)
  • To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of
  • We will use a smoke machine to simulate the fog you will actually encounter.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    See also

    * emulate

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Feigned; pretended.
  • (Bale)