The figures Illustrate/Indicate/Demonstrate that enormous changes have occurred.
The figures Illustrate/Indicate/Demonstrate that enormous changes have occurred.

illustrate / indicate / demonstrate, which one is correct? And can you tell me their differences?

Thanks a lot

Question

The figures Illustrate/Indicate/Demonstrate that enormous changes have occurred.
The figures Illustrate/Indicate/Demonstrate that enormous changes have occurred.

illustrate / indicate / demonstrate, which one is correct? And can you tell me their differences?

Thanks a lot

Answer

Illustrate
show or make something clearer (or more interesting) by using pictures, diagrams or examples.

Demonstrate
(1) show or explain through actions
(2) provide evidence that proves something.

Answer

Correction: The figures indicate that enormous changes have occurred.

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