Proven — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈprüv/

Meaning & Definition of Proven

Proven (verb)

  1. to establish the existence, truth, or validity of (as by evidence or logic)
  2. to demonstrate as having a particular quality or worth
  3. to show (oneself) to be worthy or capable
  4. to turn out to be satisfactory or as expected

Proven (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in valid, demonstrated

    similar: attested, authenticated, confirmed, demonstrated, established, substantiated, valid, validated, verified, actual, concrete, de facto, effective, existent, factual, genuine, real, sure-enough, true, very, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, inescapable, irrefutable, undeniable, unquestionable, believable, convincing, literal, realistic, unmistakable, verifiable, authentic, bona fide, real-life, real-world, absolute, certain, final, hard, objective, palpable, positive, substantial, tangible, authoritative, certifiable, certified
    opposite: conjectural, hypothetical, ideal, inexistent, nonexistent, platonic, possible, potential, suppositional, theoretical, alleged, assumed, reputed, supposed, conceived, envisaged, envisioned, imagined, pictured, visualized, chimerical, fabled, fanciful, fictional, fictitious, illusory, legendary, fabricated, fake, imaginary, invented, made-up, make-believe, pretend, romantic, abstract, symbolic, unreal, virtual

Related Entry: Prove (verb)

Prove is a different word from Proven. The synonyms below are for prove, not for proven.

  1. to show the existence or truth of by evidence

    "the prosecutor used DNA evidence to prove the defendant's guilt"

    similar: demonstrate, document, establish, substantiate, validate
    related: back (up), buttress, circumstantiate, corroborate, evidence, evince, record, support, uphold, witness, adduce, attest, authenticate, certify, identify, confirm, sustain, verify, vouch, clinch, nail, settle, confess, depose, testify
    opposite: disprove, rebut, refute
    near: challenge, dispute, object, allege, assume, conjecture, guess, presume, surmise, suspect

  2. to come to be

    "the new automobile engine design proved impractical"

    similar: come out, fall out, pan out, shake out, turn out
    related: develop, emerge, evolve, germinate, play out, unfold, work out

  3. to gain full recognition or acceptance of

    "proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage"

    similar: demonstrate, establish, show, substantiate
    related: attest, authenticate, bear out, document, evidence, support, sustain, uphold, confirm, corroborate, justify, validate, verify
    opposite: disprove
    near: confute, discredit, invalidate, rebut, refute

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Proven

The most common words with a similar meaning to Proven:

attested, authenticated, confirmed, demonstrated, established, substantiated, valid, validated, verified, actual, concrete, de facto, effective, existent, factual, genuine, real, sure-enough, true, very, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, inescapable, irrefutable, undeniable, unquestionable, believable, convincing, literal, realistic, unmistakable, verifiable, authentic, bona fide, real-life, real-world, absolute, certain

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Proven

Words with the opposite meaning of Proven:

conjectural, hypothetical, ideal, inexistent, nonexistent, platonic, possible, potential, suppositional, theoretical, alleged, assumed, reputed, supposed, conceived, envisaged, envisioned, imagined, pictured, visualized, chimerical, fabled, fanciful, fictional, fictitious, illusory, legendary, fabricated, fake, imaginary

Word Forms of Proven

Inflections: proved, proving, proved out, proven out, proving out, proves out

Derived words: prover (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Proven

Middle English, from Anglo-French prover, pruver, from Latin probare to test, prove, from probus good, honest, from pro- for, in favor + -bus (akin to Old English bēon to be) pro-, be

First known use: 13th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Proven

What does "Proven" mean?

"Proven" means to establish the existence, truth, or validity of (as by evidence or logic). As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to establish the existence, truth, or validity of (as by evidence or logic).

What is another word for "Proven"?

Other words for "Proven" include attested, authenticated, confirmed, demonstrated, established, substantiated, valid and validated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Proven" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Proven"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Proven". Common alternatives include attested, authenticated, confirmed, demonstrated, established, substantiated, valid, validated, verified and actual.

What is the opposite of "Proven"?

Antonyms of "Proven" include conjectural, hypothetical, ideal, inexistent, nonexistent, platonic, possible and potential.

Is "Proven" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Proven" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Proven"?

"Proven" is pronounced /ˈprüv/.

What is the origin of the word "Proven"?

"Proven" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French prover, pruver, from Latin probare to test, prove, from probus good, honest, from pro- for, in favor + -bus (akin to Old English bēon to be) pro-, be. First known use: 13th centuryt.

What is another word for "Proven" meaning "as in valid, demonstrated"?

When "Proven" (adjective) means as in valid, demonstrated, synonyms include attested, authenticated, confirmed, demonstrated, established and substantiated. Opposites in this sense include conjectural, hypothetical, ideal and inexistent.