prove

verb
/pruːv/

Meaning

to show that something is true; to demonstrate
to demonstrate the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.

Example Sentences

The evidence will prove his innocence.

The scientist was able to prove his hypothesis through experiments.

Synonyms

demonstrate, establish, verify, confirm
Entry 1
demonstrate, establish, verify, confirm
Entry 2
demonstrate, establish, confirm, verify

Antonyms

disprove, refute, contradict
Entry 1
disprove, refute, contradict
Entry 2
disprove, refute, contradict

Collocations

prove innocence, prove wrong, prove right, prove point, prove a point, prove a theory, prove someone wrong, prove to be
Entry 1
prove innocence, prove wrong, prove right, prove point
Entry 2
prove a point, prove a theory, prove someone wrong, prove to be

More Example Sentences

A proverb goes, time and tide waits for none.

Whose advice did you take to improve your study?

If I practice English daily, I improve my fluency.

If you practice daily, you will improve your English.

You won’t improve your English unless you practice daily.

How did you try to improve your writing skills in college?

I study English because I want to improve my English skill.

Is the role of the government fruitful to improve education?

The manager doesn’t approve unless the documents are complete.

How much was the education system improved in the USA during the last decade?

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