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prove vs support

support vs prove

prove is not a noun while support is a noun.

prove and support both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prove No No Yes No
support Yes No Yes No
As verbs, support is a hypernym of prove; that is, support is a word with a broader meaning than prove:
  • prove: establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
  • support: establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
Other hypernyms of prove include affirm, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, sustain.
prove (noun) support (noun)
aiding the cause or policy or interests of
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
documentary validation
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
any device that bears the weight of another thing
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
the financial means whereby one lives
financial resources provided to make some project possible
prove (verb) support (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
obtain probate of put up with something or somebody unpleasant
prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof adopt as a belief
provide evidence for argue or speak in defense of
take a trial impression of be a regular customer or client of
cause to puff up with a leaven be the physical support of; carry the weight of
increase in volume play a subordinate role to (another performer)
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to support materially or financially
be shown or be found to be give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
be behind; approve of
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
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