only prove

Frequency: 6.210.1 per million words

serves only to demonstrate a particular point, often with a sense of limitation

proveADVERB + prove

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Examples (10)

  • This incident will only prove his incompetence.
  • Such a weak argument can only prove their lack of understanding.
  • Her constant excuses only prove she's not committed.
  • His desperate attempts to win only proved his insecurity.
  • Without solid evidence, their claims will only prove to be speculation.
  • The new policy might only prove to be a temporary solution.
  • Their refusal to cooperate only proved our suspicions.
  • By challenging the decision, he would only prove his stubbornness.
  • This setback should only prove to be a motivation to work harder.
  • The scandal only proved how deeply corruption had spread.