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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

Example Sentences

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The Vegas Golden Knights jump out to a 3-0 lead and that proves too much for the Ducks to overcome as their season ends.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

It shows revenue stability, proves customer satisfaction, and provides a baseline for company valuation.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In Galati, there is an apartment block with a hole in the roof that proves it.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

That proves infeasible when he realizes, amid heavy snowfall, that the first stretch, Massachusetts’ 34-mile Johnny Appleseed Trail, is not a forest path but a paved highway unsuitable for pedestrians.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

This proves that the first incident three weeks ago was far from a random occurrence.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman