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prove
[proov]
verb (used with object)
to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument.
to prove one's claim.
Synonyms: , , ,Antonyms:Law.Ģżto establish the authenticity or validity of (a will); probate.
to give demonstration of by action.
to subject to a test, experiment, comparison, analysis, or the like, to determine quality, amount, acceptability, characteristics, etc..
to prove ore.
to show (oneselfā) to have the character or ability expected of one, especially through one's actions.
Mathematics.Ģżto verify the correctness or validity of by mathematical demonstration or arithmetical proof.
Printing.ĢżAlso to take a trial impression of (type, a cut, etc.).
to cause (dough) to rise to the necessary lightness.
Archaic.Ģżto experience.
verb (used without object)
to turn out.
The experiment proved to be successful.
to be found by trial or experience to be.
His story proved false.
(of dough) to rise to a specified lightness.
Leave covered until it has proved.
prove
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verb
(may take a clause as object or an infinitive) to establish or demonstrate the truth or validity of; verify, esp by using an established sequence of procedures or statements
to establish the quality of, esp by experiment or scientific analysis
law to establish the validity and genuineness of (a will)
to show (oneself) able or courageous
(copula) to be found or shown (to be)
this has proved useless
he proved to be invaluable
printing to take a trial impression of (type, etc)
(intr) (of dough) to rise in a warm place before baking
archaicĢżto undergo
Usage
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- provable adjective
- provability noun
- provableness noun
- provably adverb
- provenly adverb
- prover noun
- half-proved adjective
- half-proven adjective
- nonprovable adjective
- overprove verb (used with object)
- preprove verb (used with object)
- self-proving adjective
- semiproven adjective
- unprovable adjective
- unproved adjective
- unproven adjective
- unproving adjective
- well-proved adjective
- well-proven adjective
- Ė±č°ł“Ē±¹²¹Ė²ś¾±±ō¾±³Ł²ā noun
- Ė±č°ł“Ē±¹²¹²ś±ō²ā adverb
- Ė±č°ł“Ē±¹²¹²ś±ō±š adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of prove1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
They've both proved themselves already on the big stages since then.
Ms Abdi agrees, adding: "We are proving that women can not only design buildings but also lead projects and shape the city."
The Oakmont course has proved to be a challenge for the entire field and, although McIlroy has been happy with some aspects of his game, retaining focus has been an issue at times.
"Parents of children with autism or neurodiverse children have stress levels proven to be that of a combat soldier."
Ashwell Prince, South Africa's batting coach, acknowledged getting some sleep before Saturday's date with destiny might prove difficult for their players.
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