prove
Show beyond doubt
Prove means to demonstrate that something is true or valid.
You prove a claim by providing evidence or logical argument: The prosecution must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
In mathematics, to prove a theorem is to establish it through formal reasoning.
Prove also means to turn out to be: The investment proved worthless.
In baking, dough proves when it rises before baking.
The exception proves the rule uses an older sense of prove meaning "test"—the exception tests whether the rule holds.
Validate as true
- validateConfirm as true
- authenticateConfirm as genuine
- substantiateProve something is true
- corroborateConfirm with supporting evidence
certify · attest · document · establish · affirm · ratify · accredit · legitimize
Systematic investigation procedure
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- testEvaluative examination
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
analysis · research · investigation · hypothesis · control group · variable · replication · peer review
Drawing logical conclusions
- deductionConclusion from premises
- inductionFormal admission process
- inferenceConclusion reached through reasoning
- syllogismFormal deductive argument structure
premise · conclusion · theorem · corollary · axiom · proposition · validity · argumentation
Sworn statement as evidence
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- exhibitItem publicly displayed
- affidavitSworn written statement
- recordsStored data or albums
deposition · discovery · smoking gun · paper trail · forensics · DNA · fingerprint · alibi
Moral self-reproach
- innocenceFreedom from wrongdoing
- verdictOfficial court decision
- convictionFirmly held belief
- acquittalFormal clearing of charges
prosecution · defense · jury · courtroom · testimony · cross-examination · reasonable doubt · case
Explain through depiction
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
- exhibitItem publicly displayed
- displayPresentation for viewing
- manifestClearly apparent or displayed
exemplify · reveal · present · depict · show · establish · indicate · bear out
Move to higher position
- fermentMicrobial chemical breakdown
- leavenFermenting agent for dough
- yeastFermenting fungus
- doughFlour-liquid mixture for baking
activate · rest · knead · bench rest · overproof · underproof
Strength of character
- worthDegree of importance
- capabilityPower to accomplish tasks
- competenceAdequate ability to function
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
caliber · chops · ability · grit · resilience · determination · merit · qualification
confirm
Validate as true
- validateConfirm as true
- authenticateConfirm as genuine
- substantiateProve something is true
corroborate · certify · attest · document · establish · affirm · ratify · accredit · legitimize · endorse
experiment
Systematic investigation procedure
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- testEvaluative examination
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
assessment · analysis · research · investigation · hypothesis · control group · variable · replication · peer review · methodology
reasoning
Drawing logical conclusions
- deductionConclusion from premises
- inductionFormal admission process
- inferenceConclusion reached through reasoning
syllogism · premise · conclusion · theorem · corollary · axiom · proposition · validity · argumentation · rationale
testimony
Sworn statement as evidence
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- exhibitItem publicly displayed
- affidavitSworn written statement
records · deposition · discovery · smoking gun · paper trail · forensics · DNA · fingerprint · alibi · witness
guilt
Moral self-reproach
- innocenceFreedom from wrongdoing
- verdictOfficial court decision
- convictionFirmly held belief
acquittal · prosecution · defense · jury · courtroom · testimony · cross-examination · reasonable doubt · case · allegation
illustrate
Explain through depiction
manifest · exemplify · reveal · present · depict · show · establish · indicate · bear out · bring to light
rise
Move to higher position
dough · activate · rest · knead · bench rest · overproof · underproof
mettle
Strength of character
- worthDegree of importance
- capabilityPower to accomplish tasks
- competenceAdequate ability to function
credentials · caliber · chops · ability · grit · resilience · determination · merit · qualification · track record
- linking verbsbe, am, is, are, was
- analysisanalyze, analysis, evaluate, data analysis, examine
- testingtest, unit testing, product testing, examine, check
- showingshow, displaying, display, exhibiting, demonstrate
- assertionsassertions, asserting, assert, statements, stating
- establishestablish, found, institute, create, set up
proveassume
Accept as true
presume · guess · conjecture · surmise · suppose
proveinvalidate
Make null or void
disqualify · nullify · void · annul · reject
- prove itChallenge to substantiate
- proof of conceptDemonstration of feasibility
- living proofHuman evidence of something
- on probationServing trial period
- prove oneselfDemonstrate one's abilities
- future proofResistant to obsolescence
approval, proof, approve, probe, proven, probable, proved, proving, disprove