What is another word for prove?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈuːv] (IPA)

Prove is a common term that indicates demonstrating the truth or reality of something. Synonyms for the word prove include words like attest, confirm, validate, substantiate, demonstrate, authenticate, and verify. All these words are useful for conveying the same meaning as prove with different nuances. Attest implies providing testimony or evidence to confirm the truth. Confirm suggests providing additional support or evidence to validate or reinforce something already believed to be true. Validate suggests checking something for accuracy or truthfulness, while substantiate implies providing evidence or proof to support a claim or argument. Other synonyms for prove emphasize the idea of demonstrating something's authenticity, such as authenticate, verify, and establish.

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What are the hypernyms for Prove?

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What are the opposite words for prove?

Prove is a verb that means to demonstrate the truth or existence of something beyond doubt or to establish the validity of an argument or statement. Its antonyms are disprove, discredit, and invalidate. To disprove something is to prove that it is false or incorrect. To discredit something is to cast doubt on its truth or reliability. To invalidate something is to declare that it is no longer legally or officially recognized. These antonyms are helpful in providing a balanced perspective and challenging assumptions or claims that may be flawed or unsupported. As critical thinkers, we should be open to evidence that both proves and disproves our ideas.

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Usage examples for Prove

As to the things we took, we can prove our property.
"Leo the Circus Boy"
Ralph Bonehill
"I think yer a liar as well as a thief," the man said, "but if we can prove what ye say I'm yer friend."
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
She is going to Miss Archer to-morrow to prove her innocence.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester

Famous quotes with Prove

  • Jesters do often prove prophets.
    Joseph Addison
  • Nothing can substitute for just plain hard work. I had to put in the time to get back. And it was a grind. It meant training and sweating every day. But I was completely committed to working out to prove to myself that I still could do it.
    Andre Agassi
  • The aim of our studies is to prove that color is the most relative means of artistic expression, that we never really perceive what color is physically.
    Josef Albers
  • Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success.
    Louisa May Alcott
  • I'll fill those canyons in your soul, like a river lead you home. And I'll walk a step behind, in the shadows so you shine. Just ask, it will be done and I will prove my love, until you're sure that I'm the one.
    Gary Allan

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