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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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Giant food mergers often don’t work, but the McCormick-Unilever tie-up could prove to be an exception.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Fed policymakers have indicated that they could look through some of the inflationary effects from the oil shock if they prove to be short-term.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

In practice, that did not immediately prove to be the case, leading to doubts about his form going into his Augusta return.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

We are going to take a new long position if SPX can prove that the big rally on April 8 has follow-through.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Whether this would prove to be the right decision or not remained to be seen.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood