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prove

[proov] / pruv /
VERB
establish facts; put to a test
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confirm convince demonstrate determine explain find justify result show substantiate test try turn out validate verify
STRONG
affirm analyze ascertain assay attest authenticate back certify check corroborate declare document evidence evince examine experiment fix manifest settle sustain testify uphold warrant witness
WEAK
add up bear out end up have a case make evident pan out show clearly show once and for all trial
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal confuse deny disprove hide invalidate miss refuse veto
STRONG
aid assist contradict disavow disclaim help refute reject unsettle
WEAK
discredit hypothesize theorize

Example Sentences

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The mission's first six days have shown that the Orion capsule works as designed with people on board for the first time - something no simulator could prove.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

But what looks like junk could prove to be treasure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Still, software companies will still need to prove to investors that all this AI spending is yielding strong financial benefits.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

She had to prove that her rights were “clearly established” at the time of her arrest.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Cassiopeia growled fiercely and showed her teeth, to prove her point.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood