Prove

Pronunciation: /ˈpruːv/

Prove (verb)

  1. to show that something is true by using facts or evidence.
  2. to show you can do something well or have a certain quality.
  3. to test something to see if it works or is correct.

Examples

  • She needs to prove her point with evidence.
  • They proved the theory with new data.

Common collocations: prove a point, prove the truth, prove innocence, prove oneself, prove skills

Synonyms of Prove

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Prove

  • when showing something is false
  • when arguing against a claim