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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proves

The ancient PC proves to be Harry’s undoing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

One of his children now says a conversation about his estate planning proves I planted the idea.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

If such an approach eventually proves successful in humans, it could provide a way to improve sleep and potentially reduce some of the additional stress that poor sleep places on the brain.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Broadcasters have ramped up experiments with format, style and tone - Disney+ even had a dog on set during their coverage - but perhaps unsurprisingly, not every idea proves to be successful.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Chester, of course, insists that this proves his theory.

From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe

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