Synonyms of PROVE

verb

1. be shown or be found to be

   Also: turn out, turn up.

2. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

   • DEMONSTRATE14
   • ESTABLISH14
   • SHOW10
   • SHEW10

3. provide evidence for

   • TESTIFY13
   • EVIDENCE14
   • SHOW10

   Also: bear witness.

4. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

   • TEST4
   • TRY6
   • EXAMINE16
   • ESSAY8

   Also: try out.

5. increase in volume

   • RISE4

6. cause to puff up with a leaven

   • RAISE5
   • LEAVEN9