v. Function: verb
1 to establish a point by appropriate objective means FF1C; gathered evidence that proved the need for better controls FF1E;
Synonyms: demonstrate, test, try
Related Words: confirm, corroborate, substantiate, verify; argue, attest, bespeak, betoken, indicate
Antonyms: disprove; refute
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Synonyms: TRY 1, check, examine, test
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Synonyms: ESTABLISH 6, demonstrate, determine, make out, show