'V n to n' - Construction 24

Name: the demonstrate something to someone construction
Description: A person gives evidence for something, verbally or non-verbally. The NP following the verb indicates the topic. The NP following 'to' indicates the addressee.
Verbs: demonstrate, display, show
Example: …to demonstrate that risk to the public… (BNC)
Membership: communication; about information
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