Prove

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To demonstrate the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.

“The experiment proved his theory was correct.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/pruːv/

Related Words

Synonyms

demonstrate verify establish

Antonyms

disprove

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Similar to probe but with V, tests common letters.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points with valuable V (4 points).

Words Related to Prove

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Change a single letter of “prove” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

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Words you can make from Prove

Shorter words formed from the letters in “prove”.

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6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “prove”.

proved proven

Longer words starting with Prove

Words that begin with “prove”.

proved proven

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