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- DictionaryProve/pro͞ov/
verb
- 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"
Add to word list. to show after a time or by experience that something or someone has a particular quality: [ L ] The dispute over rights to the song could prove impossible to resolve. [ + to infinitive ] The new safety procedures have so far proven to be satisfactory.
Definition of prove verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
1 [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.” “Prove it!” He felt he needed to prove his point (= show other people that he was right). Are you just doing this to prove a point? What are you trying to prove?
1. a. To establish the truth or validity of (something) by the presentation of argument or evidence: The novel proves that the essayist can write in more than one genre. The storm proved him to be wrong in his prediction. b. To demonstrate the reality of (something): He proved his strength by doing 50 pushups. c.
Prove definition: to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument. See examples of PROVE used in a sentence.
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. Fewer examples. I defy you to prove that I'm wrong. She fought to prove her son's innocence.
