Definitions

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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She added: "I don't want to go, I'm really sorry. I'm absolutely gutted. I wanted to finish. I wanted to prove that older women could do it."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Although the study shows a strong statistical link between the virus and colorectal cancer, it does not prove that the virus causes the disease.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

ServiceNow needs to prove in this earnings release that AI is an asset, not a burden.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Tim Cook had a lot to prove when Apple co-founder Steve Jobs handed over the reins as chief executive nearly 15 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I know Eddie and I are trying to prove the opposite—that the Spirit of the Sea is a big fake, an imposter.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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