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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East of Maracaibo lies the Orinoco Belt, home to the world’s largest proven deposits, estimated at more than 300 billion barrels.

From Los Angeles Times

If that proves true, advertisers will be delighted to surf the AI wave as it crashes over the world's internet users.

From Barron's

Even so, the results do not prove that dreaming directly causes better solutions.

From Science Daily

"We will do our best but the other side also has to prove that they are also sincere," he said.

From BBC

"Therefore, getting a cat flap is proving a little bit difficult."

From Barron's

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