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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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One can only hope his generalization proves correct.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Companies only make that kind of investment if they can recoup those costs when a treatment proves successful and continue to invest in breakthrough drugs.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

No one can predict how the current conflict evolves or how persistent the energy shock proves.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The frozen trucker case proves this more than any other.

From Slate • May 13, 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