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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Companies can develop employee metrics that are guided by their needs and talent pools, allowing faster advancement based on proven capability rather than on time served in roles that may no longer exist.

From The Wall Street Journal

This year has proven that December in Ghana no longer revolves around non-stop partying.

From BBC

For a mere $20 it was a no-brainer to bring to a casual dinner with friends, where this pleasingly easy-drinking sparkler proved to be a big hit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even compared with closely related compounds, it proved far more challenging to synthesize, despite differing by only a couple of atoms.

From Science Daily

She knows what people are saying about her because they’ve been saying it her whole life, and she’s well beyond the need to prove herself to anyone.

From Salon

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