prove

/pɹˈuːv/

/ˈpɹuv/

[verb]

to prove

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

cause to puff up with a leaven

synonyms : leaven

raise

put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

synonyms : essay

to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts

synonyms : demonstrate

establish

shew

show

antonyms : disprove

3.1

to use evidence or facts to show something to be the thing that was specified

synonyms : bear witness

evidence

show

testify

be shown or be found to be

synonyms : turn out

turn up

prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof

obtain probate of

take a trial impression of

increase in volume

synonyms : rise

Examples

1. The food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks.

2. This evidence proves that the senator was part of the conspiracy.

3. That contract proved to be a millstone around his neck.

4. "This proves they're wrong."

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