proves

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

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proves

The aftermath is anything but simple, and that “Promising Young Woman” is so vexing only proves there is no easy way to make sense of the senseless.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

"If someone feels that this might be happening to them, I would really encourage them to come and speak to us about it, because there are things we can do, and this proves that."

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

“When you watch Joshua Van fight, his expression never changes — he always tries to stay in control. And that proves just how good you are.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

If the approach proves successful, it could open new ways to convert large volumes of industrial waste into marketable products.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

“If the captain proves unworthy of the crew’s trust, I need to know I can count on you.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman