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Free sign upThe phrase "as if to demonstrate" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when you want to indicate that an action or statement seems to serve the purpose of illustrating or proving something.
Example: "He raised his hand, as if to demonstrate his eagerness to participate in the discussion."
Alternatives: "as though to illustrate" or "as if to show".
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She performs several numbers, among them the decidedly ungodly "Fever," as well as some more wholesome songs, as if to demonstrate that she can be beatified and bootylicious without contradiction.
As if to demonstrate the point, Acromas has been buying more assets.
The afternoon gig is often favoured by old troopers, as if to demonstrate that they've outgrown the evening rat-race.
As if to demonstrate the point, Mr. Thompson took pains to compliment members of the Clinton administration.
As if to demonstrate the point, he stretched luxuriously on the sun-lounger and emitted a contented sigh.
As if to demonstrate his belief in further education, David Willetts announces that he has taken up a new apprenticeship.
At every moment new beams, arcs and paths open, as if to demonstrate the rhythms and structures of the music.
As if to demonstrate his national security bona fides, Mr. Santorum spent some time discussing the Middle East.
As if to demonstrate France's competitiveness problem, this comes at a time when Volkswagen and other German carmakers are expanding.
Vivid yet concise, Inness-Brown's language burns away all but the essence of her story, as if to demonstrate what Marguerite tells young James early in the novel.
Suddenly, as if to demonstrate that Noah is right, Aronofsky takes us back to life's origins (the movie is grandly redundant).
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com