Proves

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Third-person singular present of prove: turns out to be the case, or demonstrates the truth of something.

“Every experiment proves the theory correct.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/pruːvz/

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Synonyms

demonstrates showsconfirmsestablishes

Antonyms

disprovesrefutescontradicts

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in ES, a common inflection ending, no uncommon letters in PROVES

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Scrabble

All common low-value tiles, PROVES hooks from PROVE with the S and scores modestly

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