Synonyms of proves

proves

verb

present tense third-person singular of prove

1

as in demonstrates

to show the existence or truth of by evidence

the prosecutor used DNA evidence to prove the defendant's guilt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demonstrates
• establishes
• confirms
• identifies
• verifies
• validates
• substantiates
• documents
• supports
• corroborates
• evidences
• attests
• upholds
• evinces
• testifies
• records
• certifies
• adduces
• witnesses
• buttresses
• vouches
• authenticates
• sustains
• backs (up)
• clinches
• circumstantiates
• confesses
• nails
• deposes
• settles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refutes
• disproves
• objects
• challenges
• assumes
• alleges
• rebuts
• presumes
• disputes
• suspects
• guesses
• surmises
• conjectures

2

as in emerges

to come to be

the new automobile engine design proved impractical

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emerges
• evolves
• develops
• unfolds
• comes out
• turns out
• falls out
• shakes out
• pans out
• plays out
• works out
• germinates

3

as in establishes

to gain full recognition or acceptance of

proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demonstrates
• establishes
• shows
• confirms
• substantiates
• justifies
• attests
• evidences
• verifies
• upholds
• bears out
• sustains
• documents
• validates
• corroborates
• supports
• authenticates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disproves
• refutes
• invalidates
• discredits
• rebuts
• confutes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proves

The effort has been working, but the need for such a massive, taxing and expensive operation proves how much influence Iran has gained over the Strait of Hormuz. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

That could make heavy-duty delivery one of the first places where this kind of aircraft proves especially useful. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

And even then, the evidence of that instruction proves elusive in this sprawling drama about two very different couples who are brought together by the violent suppression of a workers’ strike at a major Korean metals factory. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026

Cheap cliffhanger ending aside, the rest of the episode proves an emotionally satisfying kickoff for the final stretch of the season, laying Joe’s only shot at redemption, both mortally and spiritually, at the feet of her team. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026

The show just released a blooper reel that proves just how much laughter is happening while the team is shooting. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

McQueen proves himself a masterful stylist of the modern blockbuster with this energetic action-thriller. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Whether the Rams can actually pull off a Hollywood ending might come down to how dominant Donald proves to still be. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Donna Mills’ hard work on OnlyFans is paying off, and her jaw-dropping payday proves it. — Paris Close, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026