demonstrate for

demonstrate for (someone or something)

To publicly show support for someone or something. Many people in our small town are demonstrating for that big construction project because the closest store right now is 10 miles away. The president demonstrated for the senator ahead of the election. Why would anyone demonstrate for the addition of billboards to the highway that runs through our town?

See also: demonstrate, for

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demonstrate for someone or something

to make a public show in favor of someone or something. We will all demonstrate for Walter's candidacy. A number of supporters demonstrated for the mayor.

See also: demonstrate, for

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