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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If those estimates prove correct, it will be the highest annual change since May 2023 for the PCE price index, and the highest annual change since October 2023 for core PCE.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The researchers emphasize that the study does not prove the medications caused the symptoms discussed online.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

The Sparks are in win-now mode but are yet to prove this version of the team can do that.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

For example it could be difficult for Sky to prove that the people - whose info they got from the court order - actually streamed illegal content on that info alone.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

It would be the greatest adventure of their lives, their chance to prove themselves heroes.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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