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

Related Vocabularies

to use force to try to harm a person, group, or place
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
to take place or occur, usually by chance
to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
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