collocation (verb phrase) · neutral
demonstrate good sportsmanship
UK/ˈdɛmənstreɪt gʊd ˈspɔːtsmənʃɪp/US/ˈdɛmənstreɪt gʊd ˈspɔːrtsmənˌʃɪp/DEM·on·strate GOOD SPORTS·man·ship
to behave fairly and respectfully toward opponents and officials in sport
Examples
“After losing the match, he demonstrated good sportsmanship by congratulating the winners.”
“Players who demonstrate good sportsmanship set a positive example for younger fans.”
“Demonstrating good sportsmanship is as important as winning for many coaches.”
Band 8 sentence
“Even under pressure, the captain demonstrated good sportsmanship by consoling the opponents after the match.”
Collocations
- show/display/demonstrate good sportsmanship
- sportsmanship values
- poor sportsmanship
Word family
Common mistakes
sportmanship→sportsmanship
show good sportsmanship→demonstrate good sportsmanship
Say it for a higher band
5be fair→6show sportsmanship→7+demonstrate good sportsmanship
Synonyms
fair play
Easily confused
sportsmanship / fair play
“Fair play is important, but sportsmanship also includes respecting the referee.”
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