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Synonyms for prove

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verb · be shown or be found to be

“She proved to be right”

verb · establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

“The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound”

verb · provide evidence for

“The blood test showed that he was the father”

verb · put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

“This approach has been tried with good results”

verb · increase in volume

“the dough rose slowly in the warm room”

verb · cause to puff up with a leaven

“unleavened bread”

Opposites of prove