PROVE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

prove

verb

ˈprüv

Definition of prove

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 But there are also examples of celebrities whose changes in appearance proved to be due to other health conditions. — Miranda Roberts, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 Durham Town Clerk Rachel Deane said students will not be able to use their high school, college or any other student IDs this year and most will likely need to get a driver’s license to prove their identity and age. — Zach Laird, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 The Second Battle of Panipat proved to be a trial of the stability and authority of the Mughal Empire. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026 The first wave proved that customers want AI inside specialized markets. — Gaurav Tewari, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prove

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Leaders then establish daily habits that advance one milestone at a time and measure progress weekly, adjusting as necessary.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The port signed a cooperation agreement with the Federal Maritime Administration last month to help establish safety standards for the technology.

— Gio Insignares, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of establish

Verb

Our business continues to evolve rapidly, and the best projects rarely follow a conventional path.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
As Peacock continues to test and evolve the program, NBCU said, additional rewards are expected to be added over time, including Universal Parks perks and experiences, NBCU content previews and early access to NBCU live events.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of evolve

Verb

Shipping traffic remains severely restricted, demonstrating that many shipowners are not willing to risk a possible Iranian attack and underscoring Tehran’s ongoing leverage over Hormuz.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Government agencies should be expected to demonstrate the same commitment to competence, transparency, and adherence to the law.

— Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of demonstrate

Verb

Cardiff, the compact capital of Wales, has undoubtedly emerged as one of the most exciting urban centers in Britain.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
But instead of making personal expertise the bottleneck through which every decision must pass, the leader creates a structure in which collective intelligence can emerge.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of emerge

Verb

Rain will develop across northern and central Minnesota in the morning hours, with coverage remaining spotty.

— Joseph Dames, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The project is being developed by a subsidiary of energy and electricity giant NextEra Energy and is slated to come online in late 2028.

— Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of develop

Verb

Bake, rotating the pan after 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
The £120m valuation was part of a verbal agreement, made in late May, that has now expired and came out of Chelsea’s respect for the player.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of come out

Verb

Watching the film of the honeymooners’ seemingly fragile conveyance fall out of the sky and drop like a bird is deeply upsetting.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Walmart shares are down more than 20% from their recent high in May, and the company has fallen out of the $1 trillion club.

— Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026

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