Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Proves.
How to pronounce proves:
US
Proves - as a verb
Be shown or be found to be
Example: "She proved to be right"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turn outturn upHypernyms (Closely Related)
be4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
Example: "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demonstrate14establish14shew10show10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affirm14confirm14corroborate15substantiate14support11sustain7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disprove14Provide evidence for
Example: "The blood test showed that he was the father"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear witnessevidence14show10testify13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inform11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
Example: "This approach has been tried with good results"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
essay8examine16test4try6try outHypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take a trial impression of
Obtain probate of
Example: "Prove a will"
Proves - as a noun
The process of dough proofing.
Example Sentences
"He proves his intelligence by solving complex math problems."
"She proves her dedication by working late every night."
"The DNA test proves the suspect's guilt."
"His success in business proves that hard work pays off."
"The artist's latest painting proves her exceptional talent."
Word Game Points
Is PROVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, proves is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is PROVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, proves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is PROVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, proves is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
