prove

verb

ˈprüv How to pronounce prove (audio)
Definition of provenext
1
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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2
as in to evolve
to come to be the new automobile engine design proved impractical

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3
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 Two plays from junior free safety Jake Martin proved his coach right after the 14-7 victory. — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 One play during that drive proved costly for Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026 His style, reminiscent of Nick Cave, is incantatory, and the result is that the not-especially-melodic songs tend to bleed into each other with a sameness that ultimately proves monotonous. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 Apple had proved the idea, and suddenly some endless cheap players looked vaguely similar, promised the same basic job, and were usually exactly as good as their price suggested. — New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prove
  1. establish
  2. evolve
  3. demonstrate
  4. emerge
  5. show
  6. develop
  7. come out
  8. fall out
Verb
  • Earlier this month, Ralph Lauren revealed a partnership with the Korea National Cancer Center Foundation to establish the Ralph Lauren Center for Patient and Family Recovery at the National Cancer Center of Korea in Goyang, South Korea.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The push is the strongest effort yet to establish federal rules for college athletics and regulate athlete compensation after years of negotiations and tumult.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of establish
Verb
  • Her session will examine the commercial and strategic considerations involved in taking creative and technology-led projects from development to market, alongside the evolving relationship between talent, technology and business.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • As creative director, Lam will bring his original vision for Derek Lam 10 Crosby into the evolving contemporary fashion landscape.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of evolve
Verb
  • In Lepecki’s account, the gesture again demonstrated that stillness in dance always vibrates with subtle motion.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Under the system, students can submit portfolios and projects to demonstrate academic readiness.
    — Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of demonstrate
Verb
  • Currently, the interplay of elevated interest rates and high oil prices is intensifying risk aversion across global markets, suggesting capital outflow pressure on emerging market bonds could persist for some time.
    — , CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Both came away with a close-up view of the challenges facing emerging labels.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of emerge
Verb
  • Footage shared online shows Reeves losing himself to the song from a private box.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Middle Eastern crude exports rebounded this month to around their highest level since the war began in February, Kpler data showed.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of show
Verb
  • In keeping with the concept, this Lee gets more of his own arc, driven by his own decisions and developed enough to rival his employers for the center of the show.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Adolescents with severe obesity are up to nine times more likely to develop chronic kidney disease in young adulthood, even without diabetes or hypertension.
    — Babak J. Orandi, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of develop
Verb
  • Twice a year, more than 100 church volunteers come out to cook and serve authentic Greek food, bake pastries and welcome guests at the fests.
    — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Your clothes will last longer, your energy bill will drop and your laundry will still come out clean.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of come out
Verb
  • Court dances fell out of fashion as monarchs fell from power.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Maryna Lystopad, 35, said her hair has started falling out due to the stress from escalating attacks and never knowing where the next attack will hit.
    — Susie Blann, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fall out

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“Prove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prove. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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