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- DictionaryProve/pro͞ov/
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- 1. demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument: "the concept is difficult to prove"
- 2. demonstrate to be the specified thing by evidence or argument: "innocent until proven guilty"
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and usage of the verb prove, which means to establish the existence, truth, or validity of something. See also the difference between proved and proven, and the etymology and history of the word.
Learn the meaning of prove as a verb in English, with different uses and contexts. See how to prove something is true, show a result, or demonstrate a skill.
verb (used with object) , proved, proved or prov·en, prov·ing. to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim. Synonyms: verify, substantiate, confirm, demonstrate. Antonyms: disprove.
Learn the meaning of prove as a verb in English, with different uses and contexts. See how to pronounce prove, how to translate it in other languages, and how to use it in sentences.
- [transitive] to use facts, evidence, etc. to show that something is true. prove something They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence. ‘I know you're lying.’ ‘
- linking verb if something proves dangerous, expensive, etc. or if it proves to be dangerous, etc., you discover that it is dangerous, etc. over a period of time synonym turn out (1)
- [transitive] to show other people how good you are at doing something or that you are capable of doing something. prove yourself to somebody He constantly feels he has to prove himself to others.
- [transitive] to show other people that you are a particular type of person or that you have a particular quality. prove yourself + adj./ noun He proved himself determined to succeed.
Definitions of prove. verb. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment. synonyms: demonstrate, establish, shew, show. see more. verb. provide evidence for. synonyms: bear witness, evidence, show, testify. see more. verb. prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof. see more. verb.
to show that something is true: They knew who had stolen the money, but they couldn't prove it. [ + (that) ] Can you prove that you weren't there? He's desperately trying to prove his innocence. Opposite. disprove. More examplesFewer examples. I defy you to prove that I'm wrong. She fought to prove her son's innocence.
