'V n to n' - Construction 24
| Name: | the demonstrate something to someone construction |
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| 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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