PROVE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

prove

verb

ˈprüv

Definition of prove

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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as in to evolve

to come to be the new automobile engine design proved impractical

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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 However, while Mark-0 focused purely on physics, Mark-1 must prove that the entire electrical generation system can run reliably under sustained operational loads. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 While the true crime industry has reexamined and sometimes helped solve cold cases, critics say that a healthy fear of danger has curdled into a morbid fascination with serial killers – the business of which has proven to be quite lucrative. — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Martinez struck out five and allowed two runs over five innings, but a slow start proved costly. — Steve Megaree, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 The lack of milkweed in this vital zone is proving to be a problem. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prove

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Petersen’s research established the concept of mild cognitive impairment, which lies between healthy cognitive aging and dementia.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Beyond payment speed, Mastercard is also looking to incorporate blockchain and identity data to establish the same level of trust expected across other payment systems, Driver said.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of establish

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The plague bacterium appears to have emerged as a human pathogen more than 5,700 years ago, evolving from a soil bacterium called Yersinia pseudotuberculosis, says Hendrick Poinar, a biologist at McMaster University, who works with ancient DNA.

— Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
These trends have evolved into a more evergreen aesthetic in 2026.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of evolve

Verb

In his telling, the military campaigns against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran demonstrate the value of uncompromising power.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Completing the flight test just weeks after a captive-carry event demonstrated how quickly the program progressed through its testing sequence.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of demonstrate

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But important clues about how the sickness operates are emerging from the latest studies of bacterial DNA in ancient bones and teeth.

— Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
Once regarded as fragile and inward-looking, China’s health system is now emerging as an ambitious innovation engine.

— Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of emerge

Verb

His friendly, supportive presence showed how the rival nations (in the far-off future in which the show was set) were capable of working together.

— JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Vucic’s ousting shows the downside of that approach, as the whole relationship will have to be rebuilt from the ground up.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of show

Verb

Most Americans don’t want more data centers and think AI is developing too fast.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
The grant pays for the organizations to train staff in exercise oncology, to develop or expand programs to help those who have had, or survived cancer.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of develop

Verb

That was true until last week, when Ukraine reported a throttling of the Starshield network that was causing its drones to stop midflight and fall out of the sky.

— Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
After the deputy arrived at the scene and the two men began talking, a gun fell out of Reaves’ pants, officials said.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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