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

“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

The researchers are not proposing that this biological connection proves GLP-1 drugs are responsible.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026

Dutch peanut butter artwork proves to be a sticky attraction.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

This splendid historical farce proves her versatility as well.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

“I forgot! But this proves Malfoy’s a Death Eater, how else could he be in contact with Greyback and telling him what to do?”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling