proved

Definitions

Demonstrated the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.

Established the validity of a mathematical statement through a logical sequence of steps.

Shown to be a particular type of person or thing after a period of time or experience.

Examples

The new evidence proved that he was innocent all along.

Her dedication to the project proved to be the key to our success.

Synonyms

verified confirmed demonstrated substantiated validated established authenticated

Antonyms

disproved refuted debunked invalidated contradicted discredited falsified