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Antonyms for prove

Grammar : Verb
Spell : proov
Phonetic Transcription : pruv

Definition of prove

Origin :
  • late 12c., pruven, proven "to try, test; evaluate; demonstrate," from Old French prover, pruver "show; convince; put to the test" (11c., Modern French prouver), from Latin probare "to make good; esteem, represent as good; make credible, show, demonstrate; test, inspect; judge by trial" (source also of Spanish probar, Italian probare), from probus "worthy, good, upright, virtuous," from PIE *pro-bhwo- "being in front," from *pro-, extended form of root *per- (1) "forward, through" (see per), + root *bhu- "to be" (cf. Latin fui "I have been," futurus "about to be;" Old English beon "to be;" see be). Related: Proved; proven; proving.
  • verb establish facts; put to a test
Example sentences :
  • As for this new edict, it will prove a rebounding arrow, striking him who sent it.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Everything combines to prove the accuracy of my observations.
  • Extract from : « The Lamplighter » by Charles Dickens
  • "I'll prove to you that I am worthy of your trust," she said with shining eyes.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • "I think this job is going to prove worth while," he returned.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • We prove that we are nearer the truth by our greater command of the Father's resources.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • Cheap jars are likely to be seconds and will not prove so satisfactory.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • To my mind the long-bow is a better weapon than the arbalest, but it may be ill for me to prove it.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • They will then prove not only valuable, but entirely unharmful.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • He cannot deny having had the book, for you have his own signature to prove it.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • "But I can prove it, because I have the letter and the bank book," said Linda.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

Synonyms for prove

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