proves

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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Unlike Dorothy, Gail’s lust for life proves too big for her small town.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

He knew how to show emotions and this commentary proves it very well.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

He is cunning, not intelligent — something he unwittingly proves every time he claims that passing a basic mental competency test shows his brilliance.

From Salon • Jul. 6, 2026

If the idea proves correct, the black hole information paradox may not require a revision of quantum mechanics after all.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

Thus we cannot see the pores in the skin, but the passage of sweat through the skin proves they must be there.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton