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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    demonstrate show establish confirm verify validate substantiate attest testify bear out corroborate authenticate certify evidence illustrate exemplify manifest display exhibit present produce justify rationalize explain clarify make clear prove confirm ascertain determine find out discover verify check test try examine investigate research demonstrate show evince indicate suggest imply signify denote connote mean intend purport claim assert declare state allege aver swear affirm avow admit acknowledge concede grant demonstrate substantiate document record register enroll demonstrate prove show establish found base ground demonstrate show prove confirm justify vindicate defend uphold maintain support demonstrate show prove establish confirm ratify endorse approve demonstrate show prove establish confirm verify validate certify

    Meaning of Prove

    The primary meaning of the word "prove" is to demonstrate or establish the truth or existence of something.

    Definitions

    • To demonstrate or establish the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument
    • To show or demonstrate the quality or character of something
    • To test or examine something in order to determine its quality or effectiveness

    Etymology of Prove

    The word "prove" comes from the Old French word "prover", which is derived from the Latin word "probare", meaning "to test" or "to approve"
    The Latin word "probare" is a combination of "pro" (meaning "for" or "on behalf of") and "bare" (meaning "to make" or "to do")
    The word "prove" has been used in the English language since the 13th century, initially with the meaning "to test" or "to try", and later with the meaning "to demonstrate" or "to establish"

    Example Uses

    • The scientist designed an experiment to prove the theory
    • The company will prove its commitment to sustainability by reducing its carbon footprint
    • The athlete's performance will prove her ability to compete at the international level
    • The new policy aims to prove that the government is serious about addressing the issue
    • The artist's latest work will prove her talent and creativity

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    disprove refute contradict deny reject dismiss negate invalidate nullify annul cancel abolish repeal revoke repudiate renounce abjure recant retract withdraw conceal hide obscure mask disguise deceive mislead misrepresent distort falsify fabricate lie deceive misinform misguide mislead dissimulate dissemble pretend feign simulate fake counterfeit forge

    Related Nouns

    proof evidence demonstration exhibition display presentation production justification rationalization explanation clarification confirmation verification validation substantiation authentication certification documentation record register enrollment test examination investigation research study analysis evaluation assessment appraisal estimation judgment decision conclusion result outcome finding discovery

    Related Verbs

    demonstrate show establish confirm verify validate substantiate attest testify bear out corroborate authenticate certify evidence illustrate exemplify manifest display exhibit present produce justify rationalize explain clarify make clear find out discover verify check test try examine investigate research prove confirm ascertain determine

    Related Adjectives

    provable demonstrable verifiable confirmable justifiable rational explanatory clarifying confirmatory verificatory substantiative attestative testimonial corrobative authentic certified evidentiary illustrative exemplary manifest evident apparent obvious clear lucid distinct unmistakable undeniable indisputable incontestable irrefutable unassailable impregnable invincible