prove

verb

ˈprüv How to pronounce prove (audio)
Definition of provenext
1
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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2
as in to evolve
to come to be the new automobile engine design proved impractical

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3
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 Claudin Cherelus has proven to be a viable backup and special teamer. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026 Time will tell whether a 10% discount in that case would prove to be enough of a bargain. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 That could prove difficult given the city’s fiscal challenges. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 But this strategy is proving more difficult as time wears on. — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prove
  1. establish
  2. evolve
  3. demonstrate
  4. emerge
  5. show
  6. develop
  7. come out
  8. fall out
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  • Its immediate goal is to establish pilot-scale production while continuing to develop partnerships across the fusion and advanced nuclear industries.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Once an account is established, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can also contribute up to $5,000 per year until the year before the beneficiary turns 18.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of establish
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  • Palal acknowledged that Davis’ accounts of the killing evolved over the years but argued those differences reflected Davis’ changing motivations and efforts to protect himself.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The soft gray-white rattan complements the tailored beige high-density comfort cushions and creates an airy backdrop for your ever-evolving collection of seasonal all-weather pillows and throws.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of evolve
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  • The South Korean auteur has directed six movies since 1997, each one demonstrating his literary sensibilities and keen eye for capturing human despair.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The next step is demonstrating consistent color removal and fiber-quality retention at larger scale, with chemical consumption, wastewater quality and process control among the principal scale-up considerations.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrate
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  • Campbell emerged as a core special teamer as camp progressed.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Dylan Kupsh, 27, emerged as a vocal UCLA protester and an outlier in the campus movement.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of emerge
Verb
  • Booking information from Clark County Detention Center in Nevada shows Hughes in custody with no bail, with a hearing before a judge scheduled for Thursday morning.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The arrest comes just over 24 hours after the NYPD released surveillance footage on Monday showing Guzman Soto slowly walking through the lobby of his mother’s apartment building wheeling a small suitcase.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of show
Verb
  • The approach, developed by a team led by researchers from York University in Toronto, could improve how humanoid robots judge distances, recognize object orientation, and navigate complex environments.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Since Ozzy’s death, Jack has been involved in the family business, which includes creating an Ozzy AI avatar and developing a film about his life and career with Sony.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of develop
Verb
  • The CameraJet came out on top on every metric—but the comparison seems a bit like putting a mortar and pestle up against a VitaMix.
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • To him, Leah had gone down a TikTok rabbit hole and never come out.
    — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of come out
Verb
  • The couple left the UK for North America in 2020 after stepping back from royal life, and the years since have seen a public falling out with the wider royal family.
    — Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Gallagher fell out of the Montreal Canadiens lineup at the pointy end of last season.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Prove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prove. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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