Synonyms of the word

proof

• n. (countable) An effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; an act…
• n. (uncountable) The degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief;…
• n. The quality or state of having been proved or tried; firmness or hardness which resists impression, or…
• n. (obsolete) Experience of something.
• n. (uncountable, obsolete) Firmness of mind; stability not to be shaken.
• n. (countable, printing) A proof sheet; a trial impression, as from type, taken for correction or examination.
• n. (countable, logic, mathematics) A sequence of statements consisting of axioms, assumptions, statements…
• n. (countable, mathematics) A process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed. Compare prove,…
• n. (obsolete) Armour of excellent or tried quality, and deemed impenetrable; properly, armour of proof.
• n. (US) A measure of the alcohol content of liquor. Originally, in Britain, 100 proof was defined as 57.1%…
• adj. Used in proving or testing.
• adj. Firm or successful in resisting.
• adj. (of alcoholic liquors) Being of a certain standard as to alcohol content.
• v. (transitive, intransitive, colloquial) To proofread.
• v. (transitive) To make resistant, especially to water.
• v. (transitive, cooking) To allow to rise (of yeast-containing dough).
• v. (transitive, cooking) To test the activeness of (yeast).

alter

• v. (transitive) To change the form or structure of.
• v. (intransitive) To become different.
• v. (transitive) To tailor clothes to make them fit.
• v. (transitive) To castrate, neuter or spay (a dog or other animal).
• v. (transitive, obsolete) To agitate; to affect mentally.

amount

• n. The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard…
• n. A quantity or volume.
• n. (nonstandard, sometimes proscribed) The number (the sum) of elements in a set.
• v. (intransitive, followed by to) To total or evaluate.
• v. (intransitive, followed by to) To be the same as or equivalent to.
• v. (obsolete, intransitive) To go up; to ascend.

argument

• n. A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.
• n. A verbal dispute; a quarrel.
• n. A process of reasoning.
• n. (philosophy, logic) A series of propositions organized so that the final proposition is a conclusion which…
• n. (mathematics) The independent variable of a function.
• n. (mathematics) The phase of a complex number.
• n. (programming) A value, or reference to a value, passed to a function.
• n. (programming) A parameter in a function definition; an actual parameter, as opposed to a formal parameter.
• n. (linguistics) Any of the phrases that bears a syntactic connection to the verb of a clause.
• n. (astronomy) The quantity on which another quantity in a table depends.
• n. The subject matter of a discourse, writing, or artistic representation; theme or topic; also, an abstract…
• n. Matter for question; business in hand.

ascertain

• v. To find out definitely; to discover or establish.
• v. (archaic) To make (someone) certain or confident.

assure

• v. (transitive) To make sure and secure.
• v. (transitive, followed by that or of) To give (someone) confidence in the trustworthiness of (something).
• v. (obsolete) To guarantee, promise (to do something).
• v. To reassure.

change

• v. (intransitive) To become something different.
• v. (transitive, ergative) To make something into something different.
• v. (transitive) To replace.
• v. (intransitive) To replace one's clothing.
• v. (intransitive) To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.).
• v. (archaic) To exchange.
• v. (transitive) To change hand while riding (a horse).
• n. (countable) The process of becoming different.
• n. (uncountable) Small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination.
• n. (countable) A replacement, e.g. a change of clothes.
• n. (uncountable) Money given back when a customer hands over more than the exact price of an item.
• n. (uncountable) Coins (as opposed to paper money).
• n. (countable) A transfer between vehicles.
• n. (baseball) A change-up pitch.
• n. (campanology) Any order in which a number of bells are struck, other than that of the diatonic scale.
• n. (dated) A place where merchants and others meet to transact business; an exchange.
• n. (Scotland, dated) A public house; an alehouse.

check

• n. (chess) A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
• n. An inspection or examination.
• n. A control; a limit or stop.
• n. (US) A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator, equivalent to a tick (UK).
• n. (US) An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity; a cheque (UK, Canada).
• n. (US) A bill, particularly in a restaurant.
• n. (contact sports) A maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play.
• n. A token used instead of cash in gaming machines.
• n. A lengthwise separation through the growth rings in wood.
• n. A mark, certificate, or token, by which, errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified.
• n. (falconry) The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.
• n. A small chink or crack.
• v. To inspect; to examine.
• v. To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).
• v. (US, often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have…
• v. To control, limit, or halt.
• v. To verify or compare with a source of information.
• v. To leave in safekeeping.
• v. To leave with a shipping agent for shipping.
• v. (street basketball) To pass or bounce the ball to an opponent from behind the three-point line and have…
• v. (contact sports) To hit another player with one's body.
• v. (poker) To remain in a hand without betting. Only legal if no one has yet bet.
• v. (chess) To make a move which puts an adversary's piece, especially the king, in check; to put in check.
• v. To chide, rebuke, or reprove.
• v. (nautical) To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended.
• v. To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.
• v. To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack.
• v. To make a stop; to pause; with at.
• v. (obsolete) To clash or interfere.
• v. To act as a curb or restraint.
• v. (falconry) To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds.
• n. (textiles, usually pluralized) A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered…

control

• v. (transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
• v. (transitive, statistics) (construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or…
• n. (countable, uncountable) Influence or authority over something.
• n. A separate group or subject in an experiment against which the results are compared where the primary…
• n. The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever,…
• n. Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.
• n. A security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities;…
• n. (project management) A means of monitoring for, and triggering intervention in, activities that are not…
• n. A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register.
• n. (graphical user interface) An interface element that a computer user interacts with, such as a window…
• n. (climatology) Any of the physical factors determining the climate of a place, such as latitude, distribution…
• n. (linguistics) A construction in which the understood subject of a given predicate is determined by an…

create

• v. (transitive) To bring into existence.
• v. (transitive) To design, invest with a new form, shape, etc.
• v. (intransitive) To be creative, imaginative.
• v. (transitive) To cause, bring a (non-object) about by action.
• v. (transitive) To confer a title of nobility, not by descent, but by giving a title either initiated or…
• v. (transitive) To confer a cardinalate, which can not be inherited, but most often bears a pre‐existent…
• v. (intransitive, colloquial) To make a fuss, complain; to shout.
• adj. (archaic) Created, resulting from creation.

determination

• n. The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
• n. Bringing to an end; termination; limit.
• n. Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
• n. The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
• n. (countable) The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
• n. (countable) That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
• n. A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part.
• n. (countable) The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity,…
• n. The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.
• n. The addition of a distinguishing featureto a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent; -- the opposite…
• n. The act of determining the relations of an object, such as genus and species; the referring of minerals,…

ensure

• v. (transitive) To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.
• v. (intransitive) To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).

evidence

• n. Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.
• n. (law) Anything admitted by a court to prove or disprove alleged matters of fact in a trial.
• n. One who bears witness.
• v. (transitive) To provide evidence for, or suggest the truth of.

finding

• n. A result of research or an investigation.
• n. (law) A formal conclusion by a judge, jury or regulatory agency on issues of fact.
• n. A self-contained component of assembled jewellery.
• v. present participle of find.

grounds

• n. plural of ground.
• n. (law) Basis or justification for something, as in "grounds for divorce.".
• n. The collective land areas that compose a larger area, as in the castle grounds.
• n. The sediment at the bottom of a liquid, or from which a liquid has been filtered (as in coffee grounds).

imperviable

• adj. impervious.

impervious

• adj. Unaffected or unable to be affected by.
• adj. Preventive of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable, particularly of water.
• adj. Immune to damage or effect.

impression

• n. The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.
• n. The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person.
• n. A vague recalling of an event, a belief.
• n. An impersonation, an imitation of the mannerisms of another individual.
• n. An outward appearance.
• n. (advertising) An online advertising performance metric representing an instance where an ad. is shown…
• n. (painting) The first coat of colour, such as the priming in house-painting etc.
• n. (engraving) A print on paper from a wood block, metal plate, etc.

insure

• v. (transitive) To provide for compensation if some specified risk occurs. Often agreed by policy (contract)…
• v. (intransitive) To deal in such contracts; subscribe to a policy of insurance.
• v. (chiefly US, transitive) Alternative spelling of ensure; to make sure or certain of; guarantee.

knead

• v. (transitive) To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated…
• v. (transitive, figuratively) To treat or form as if by kneading; to beat.
• v. (intransitive, of cats) To make an alternating pressing motion with the two front paws.
• v. (transitive) To mix thoroughly; form into a homogeneous compound.

make

• v. (transitive, heading) To create.
• v. (intransitive, now mostly colloquial) To behave, to act.
• v. (intransitive) To tend; to contribute; to have effect; with for or against.
• v. To constitute.
• v. (intransitive, construed with of, typically interrogative) To interpret.
• v. (transitive, usually stressed) To bring into success.
• v. (transitive, second object is an adjective or participle) To cause to be.
• v. To cause to appear to be; to represent as.
• v. (transitive, second object is a verb) To cause (to do something); to compel (to do something).
• v. (transitive, second object is a verb, can be stressed for emphasis or clarity) To force to do.
• v. (transitive, of a fact) To indicate or suggest to be.
• v. (transitive, of a bed) To cover neatly with bedclothes.
• v. (transitive, US slang) To recognise, identify.
• v. (transitive, colloquial) To arrive at a destination, usually at or by a certain time.
• v. (intransitive, colloquial) To proceed (in a direction).
• v. (transitive) To cover (a given distance) by travelling.
• v. (transitive) To move at (a speed).
• v. To appoint; to name.
• v. (transitive, slang) To induct into the Mafia or a similar organization (as a made man).
• v. (intransitive, colloquial, euphemistic) To defecate or urinate.
• v. (transitive) To earn, to gain (money, points, membership or status).
• v. (transitive) To pay, to cover (an expense); chiefly used after expressions of inability.
• v. (obsolete, intransitive) To compose verses; to write poetry; to versify.
• v. To enact; to establish.
• v. To develop into; to prove to be.
• v. To form or formulate in the mind.
• v. (obsolete) To act in a certain manner; to have to do; to manage; to interfere; to be active; often in…
• v. (obsolete) To increase; to augment; to accrue.
• v. (obsolete) To be engaged or concerned in.
• v. (now archaic) To cause to be (in a specified place), used after a subjective what.
• v. (transitive, euphemistic) To take the virginity of.
• n. (often of a car) Brand or kind; often paired with model.
• n. How a thing is made; construction.
• n. Origin of a manufactured article; manufacture.
• n. (uncountable) Quantity produced, especially of materials.
• n. (dated) The act or process of making something, especially in industrial manufacturing.
• n. A person's character or disposition.
• n. (bridge) The declaration of the trump for a hand.
• n. (physics) The closing of an electrical circuit.
• n. (computing) A software utility for automatically building large applications, or an implementation of…
• n. (slang) Recognition or identification, especially from police records or evidence.
• n. (slang, usually in phrase "easy make") Past or future target of seduction (usually female).
• n. (slang, military) A promotion.
• n. A home-made project.
• n. (basketball) A made basket.
• n. (dialectal) Mate; a spouse or companion.
• n. (Scotland, Ireland, Northern England, now rare) A halfpenny.

measure

• n. A prescribed quantity or extent.
• n. The act or result of measuring.
• n. Metrical rhythm.
• n. A course of action.
• v. To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
• v. To estimate the unit size of something.
• v. To judge, value, or appraise.
• v. To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.
• v. (rare) To traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over.
• v. To adjust by a rule or standard.
• v. To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with out or off.

modify

• v. (transitive) To make partial changes to.
• v. (intransitive) To be or become modified.

print

• adj. Of, relating to, or writing for printed publications.
• v. (transitive) To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine; often…
• v. To produce a microchip (an integrated circuit) in a process resembling the printing of an image.
• v. (transitive, intransitive) To write very clearly, especially, to write without connecting the letters…
• v. (transitive, intransitive) To publish in a book, newspaper, etc.
• v. (transitive) To stamp or impress (something) with coloured figures or patterns.
• v. (transitive) To fix or impress, as a stamp, mark, character, idea, etc., into or upon something.
• v. (transitive) To stamp something in or upon; to make an impression or mark upon by pressure, or as by pressure.
• v. (computing, transitive) To display a string on the terminal.
• n. (uncountable) Books and other material created by printing presses, considered collectively or as a medium.
• n. (uncountable) Clear handwriting, especially, writing without connected letters as in cursive.
• n. (uncountable) The letters forming the text of a document.
• n. A visible impression on a surface.
• n. A fingerprint.
• n. A footprint.
• n. (visual art) A picture that was created in multiple copies by printing.
• n. (photography) A photograph that has been printed onto paper from the negative.
• n. (motion pictures) A copy of a film that can be projected.
• n. Cloth that has had a pattern of dye printed onto it.

printing

• n. (uncountable) The process or business of producing printed material by means of inked type and a printing…
• n. (uncountable) Material that has been printed.
• n. (countable) All the copies of a publication that have been printed in one batch.
• n. (uncountable) Written characters that are not joined up.
• v. present participle of print.
• v. To inadequately carry a concealed weapon such that its silhouette is visible on the person wearing it.

produce

• v. (transitive) To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.
• v. (transitive) To make (a thing) available to a person, an authority, etc.; to provide for inspection.
• v. (transitive, media) To sponsor and present (a motion picture, etc) to an audience or to the public.
• v. (mathematics) To extend an area, or lengthen a line.
• v. (obsolete) To draw out; to extend; to lengthen or prolong.
• n. Items produced.
• n. Amount produced.
• n. Harvested agricultural goods collectively, especially vegetables and fruit, but possibly including eggs,…
• n. Offspring.
• n. (Australia) Livestock and pet food supplies.

proofread

• v. (transitive and intransitive) To check a written text for errors in spelling and grammar.

quantity

• n. A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector,…
• n. An indefinite amount of something.
• n. A specific measured amount.
• n. A considerable measure or amount.
• n. (metrology) Property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can…
• n. (mathematics) Indicates that the entire preceding expression is henceforth considered a single object.

see

• v. (stative) To perceive or detect with the eyes, or as if by sight.
• v. To form a mental picture of.
• v. (social) To meet, to visit.
• v. (by extension) To ensure that something happens, especially while witnessing it.
• v. (gambling) To respond to another player's bet with a bet of equal value.
• v. (sometimes mystical) To foresee, predict, or prophesy.
• v. To determine by trial or experiment; to find out (if or whether).
• v. (used in the imperative) Used to emphasise a proposition.
• v. (used in the imperative) To reference or to study for further details.
• n. A diocese, archdiocese; a region of a church, generally headed by a bishop, especially an archbishop.
• n. The office of a bishop or archbishop; bishopric or archbishopric.
• n. A seat; a site; a place where sovereign power is exercised.

statement

• n. A declaration or remark.
• n. A presentation of opinion or position.
• n. (finance) A document that summarizes financial activity.
• n. (computing) An instruction in a computer program.
• v. (transitive) To provide an official document of a proposition, especially in the UK a Statement of Special…

strengthen

• v. (transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify;…
• v. (transitive) To animate; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to fix in resolution; to hearten.
• v. (transitive) To augment; to improve; to intensify.
• v. (intransitive) To grow strong or stronger.

substantiation

• n. The act of substantiating.
• n. Something which substantiates; evidence, proof.

validation

• n. The act of validating something.
• n. Something, such as a certificate, that validates something; attestation, authentication, confirmation,…
• n. The process whereby others confirm the validity of one's emotions.

work

• n. (heading, uncountable) Employment.
• n. (heading, uncountable) Effort.
• n. Sustained effort to achieve a goal or result, especially overcoming obstacles.
• n. (heading) Product; the result of effort.
• n. (uncountable, slang, professional wrestling) The staging of events to appear as real.
• n. (mining) Ore before it is dressed.
• v. (intransitive) To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
• v. (transitive) To effect by gradual degrees.
• v. (transitive) To embroider with thread.
• v. (transitive) To set into action.
• v. (transitive) To cause to ferment.
• v. (intransitive) To ferment.
• v. (transitive) To exhaust, by working.
• v. (transitive) To shape, form, or improve a material.
• v. (transitive) To operate in a certain place, area, or speciality.
• v. (transitive) To operate in or through; as, to work the phones.
• v. (transitive) To provoke or excite; to influence.
• v. (transitive) To use or manipulate to one’s advantage.
• v. (transitive) To cause to happen or to occur as a consequence.
• v. (transitive) To cause to work.
• v. (intransitive) To function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for.
• v. (intransitive, figuratively) To influence.
• v. (intransitive) To effect by gradual degrees; as, to work into the earth.
• v. (intransitive) To move in an agitated manner.
• v. (intransitive) To behave in a certain way when handled;.
• v. (transitive, with two objects, poetic) To cause (someone) to feel (something).
• v. (obsolete, intransitive) To hurt; to ache.