prove

verb
/pruːv/

Meaning

to show that something is true; to demonstrate
to demonstrate the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.

Example Sentences

The evidence will prove his innocence.

The scientist was able to prove his hypothesis through experiments.

Synonyms

demonstrate, establish, verify, confirm
Entry 1
demonstrate, establish, verify, confirm
Entry 2
demonstrate, establish, confirm, verify

Antonyms

disprove, refute, contradict
Entry 1
disprove, refute, contradict
Entry 2
disprove, refute, contradict

Collocations

prove innocence, prove wrong, prove right, prove point, prove a point, prove a theory, prove someone wrong, prove to be
Entry 1
prove innocence, prove wrong, prove right, prove point
Entry 2
prove a point, prove a theory, prove someone wrong, prove to be

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To write or compose (literary or formal works).

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