Defend
Prove
Prove verb - To show the existence or truth of by evidence.
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Franz knows this, and yet he must prove that it can be done if he is to defend his thesis and graduate from the prestigious Conservatoire.
Source: Visual Novel / An Octave Higher -
She was the one who led the Crystal Gems in their battle to defend the Earth from Homeworld, and her past belongings still prove to be useful to Steven on multiple occasions.
Source: Big Good -
Guile Hero: Keiichi's not endowed with magical powers or insane physical strength; he's just DAMN clever, and he is NOT afraid to prove it to defend the people or goddesses he loves.
Source: Manga / Ah! My Goddess
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