PROVE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

prove

verb

ˈprüv

Definition of prove next

as in to establish

to show the existence or truth of by evidence the prosecutor used DNA evidence to prove the defendant's guilt

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as in to evolve

to come to be the new automobile engine design proved impractical

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as in to demonstrate

to gain full recognition or acceptance of proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage

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Recent Examples of prove Tracing the health of miners who move through the region regularly has also proven difficult. —

Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 From Kristen Bell to Eva Mendes, even celebrities prove that raising kids is beautifully messy for us all! —

Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 18 June 2026 Advertisement Russia hopes that China may prove to be a durable supplier. —

Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 18 June 2026 Much to Bear’s astonishment, the wish comes true, but with unintended consequences as Nikki dangerously obsesses over him and resorts to deadly measures to prove her love for him. —

Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for prove

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Those would be high benchmarks for Texas Tech to establish, so long as the conference follows its own bylaws.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
State initiatives aimed at supporting fusion research and commercialization have encouraged investment and collaboration, helping establish an ecosystem designed to accelerate technological breakthroughs.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026