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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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Companies only make that kind of investment if they can recoup those costs when a treatment proves successful and continue to invest in breakthrough drugs.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The IPO proves that entrepreneurs “solving fundamental hardware problems have an opportunity to build $100 billion companies,” Susan said after ringing the opening bell with the Cerebras executives and investors for the Nasdaq Stock Market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

No one can predict how the current conflict evolves or how persistent the energy shock proves.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The frozen trucker case proves this more than any other.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

On her grave I planted a rosemary bush, and it proves as enduring as an evergreen tree.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein