påvisa
demonstrate
Definition & meaning
Påvisa means to demonstrate, show, or establish something by evidence. It is commonly used when research, tests, observations, or other evidence indicate that something exists or is true.
Depending on context, it can mean:
- to demonstrate or establish: evidence shows that a claim or connection is true.
- to detect or show the presence of: for example, a test reveals a substance or condition.
It often suggests stronger support than simply reporting or displaying something, though it does not always mean that the matter has been proved beyond doubt.
Grammar & Word origin
Påvisa is a transitive verb, usually followed by what is shown or established.
Its forms are:
The word is formed from på (“on,” “upon,” or “at”) and visa (“show”). Together, they convey the idea of showing or establishing something through evidence.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- visa — “show”; broader and more neutral, and does not necessarily imply evidence.
- bevisa — “prove”; often stronger than påvisa, suggesting that something has been conclusively established.
- styrka — “support” or “corroborate”; emphasizes adding evidence in favor of a claim.
- demonstrera — “demonstrate”; often focuses on making something clear through an example, presentation, or evidence.
Antonyms:
- motbevisa — “disprove”; show with evidence that a claim is false.
- vederlägga — “refute”; formally demonstrate that an argument or claim is wrong.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Läraren vill påvisa hur viktigt det är att lyssna noga.verb
The teacher wants to demonstrate how important it is to listen carefully.
Forskare försöker påvisa sambandet mellan kost och hälsa.verb
Researchers are trying to demonstrate the connection between diet and health.
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