prove

[proov] / pruv /

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 spinners had been pivotal in England’s ODI series triumph in Colombo last week and again proved the ace up their sleeve.

From Barron's

Researchers were aiming to prove that patients could continue to lose weight after switching from weekly to monthly injections.

From Barron's

Like other media companies, Disney is focusing on its streaming offerings, but that has proven expensive.

From Barron's

What has not yet been proven is the presence of a floor.

From MarketWatch

While Palantir has proven its business success with explosive revenue growth, the company’s high valuation gives many on Wall Street pause.

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