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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That they’ve proven so adept at navigating such adverse circumstances should come as no surprise considering the uphill climb they faced from the start of their relationship.

From Los Angeles Times

Even Khrushchev understood that what seems like rapid change in the moment often proves far less monumental over time.

From The Wall Street Journal

In “tiny habit” experiments, trivial actions prove far more durable than grand ambitions launched with January zeal.

From The Wall Street Journal

"No-one wanted me to win but I proved them wrong yet again."

From BBC

“Even if DSM-Firmenich’s remaining stake proves difficult to monetize, we suspect the market reaction will be to sigh with relief that the level of volatility associated with the business has been reduced,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

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