prove

Meanings

• be shown or be found to be
  • "She proved to be right"
• establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
• provide evidence for
• prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
• increase in volume
• cause to puff up with a leaven
• take a trial impression of
• obtain probate of
  • "prove a will"

Synonyms

bear witness, demonstrate, essay, establish, evidence, examine, leaven, raise, rise, shew, show, test, testify, try, try out, turn out, turn up