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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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The Vegas Golden Knights jump out to a 3-0 lead and that proves too much for the Ducks to overcome as their season ends.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“In my view, the risk of acting, even if inflation proves to be less persistent, is less severe than the risk of failing to act,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

And that even in inherently risky mine environments, human error most often proves to be the fatal factor: management failure, flawed safety systems and flouted protocols.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

If that proves true, it would be the lowest rate of summer employment among teens on record.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“Don’t you dare analyze me!” she snaps, which just proves my point.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman