Synonyms for
Proves
Definition
To demonstrate or establish as true.
Synonyms & similar words
try
tryout
prove
turnup
raise
turnout
demonstrate
rise
test
establish
essay
prof
evidence
examine
professor
show
disprove
shew
leaven
bearwitness
testify
confirms
verifies
validates
substantiates
attests
affirms
demonstrates
shows
evidences
establishes
upholds
corroborates
vindicates
justifies
authenticates
certifies
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- proves true
- proves false
- proves difficult
- proves useful
- proves effective
- proves guilty
- proves innocent
- proves right
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'proves' is often followed by an adjective or a noun phrase describing the outcome. Be mindful of the register when choosing synonyms; 'shows' is generally more informal than 'demonstrates'.
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Example sentences
- The experiment proves that plants need sunlight to grow.
- My grades prove that I studied hard for the test.
- The witness's testimony proved the defendant's guilt.
- The company's success proves the effectiveness of their strategy.
- His actions prove that he is a loyal friend.
Quotes
The strongest proof of love is sacrifice. - John Piper
Experience is the only thing that brings knowledge, and the longer you are on earth the more experience you are sure to get. - L. Frank Baum
The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose. - Ernie Banks