Prove
Prove verb - To gain full recognition or acceptance of.
Usage example: proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage
Show is a synonym for prove in verify topic. In some cases you can use "Show" instead the word "Prove" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like demonstrate, put to a test. popular alternative
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- By the time Shinovi's sequel rolls around, she has learned that it's pointless to worry about what people think of her...and promptly becomes so desperate to prove/show off her newfound "confidence" that she gets into fights with people.
Source: Aesop Amnesia - She doesn't really seem to care if anyone pays attention to her at all and her attempts to show off in battle are mostly to prove she doesn't need anyone's help rather than to show off.
- He does show signs of Jerk with a Heart of Gold, as he is disgusted with those who mistreat women and children and will generally give people chances to prove themselves.
Source: Literature / The Saxon Stories
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