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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First, though, he has to prove he can do it on earth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

When they face off, L.A. will get a chance to prove it is ready for the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"Lauren has to prove herself against Pineiro - who is a phenomenal fighter," said Shalom.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

That absence may prove even more important than higher-for-longer crude prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Jeremy ran up to his room to get Prince Caspian to prove a point to Mary Lou.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville