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   Prove

   /pro͞ov/

   

   verb

   • 1. demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument: "the concept is difficult to prove" Similar demonstrateshowshow beyond doubtshow to be truemanifestproduce/submit proofproduce/submit evidenceestablish evidenceevincewitness togive substance todeterminedemonstrate the truth ofsubstantiatecorroborateverifyratifyvalidateauthenticateattestcertifydocumentbear outconfirmOpposite disprove
   • ▪ establish the genuineness and validity of (a will).
   • 2. demonstrate to be the specified thing by evidence or argument: "innocent until proven guilty"
   • ▪ be seen or found to be: "the plan has proved a great success" Similar turn outbe foundhappen
   • ▪ demonstrate one's abilities or courage: "a new lieutenant, very green and very desperate to prove himself"
   • ▪ test the accuracy of (a mathematical calculation). rare
   • 3. (of bread dough) become aerated by the action of yeast; rise.
   • 4. subject (a gun or other item) to a testing process: "firearms proved for black powder should not be used with smokeless ammunition"
   • 5. (in homeopathy) demonstrate the action of (a remedy) by seeing what effect it produces in a healthy individual.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French prover, from Latin probare ‘test, approve, demonstrate’, from probus ‘good’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. provability noun
   • 2. provable adjective
   • 3. prover noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   PROVE meaning: 1. to show a particular result after a period of time: 2. to show that you are good at something…. Learn more.

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   Definition of prove verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   When you prove something, you show that it's true. If you say you love eating raw eggs, you may have to prove it by chugging a few. When someone asks you to prove something, you need evidence, also known as proof.

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   Prove definition: to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument. See examples of PROVE used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPROVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   PROVE definition: 1. to show that something is true: 2. to show a particular quality after a period of time: 3. to…. Learn more.

7. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › proveprove - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 28, 2024 · The hypothesis has not been proven to our satisfaction. ( transitive) To ascertain or establish the genuineness or validity of; to verify. to prove a will. ( archaic, transitive) To experience . ( printing, dated, transitive) To take a trial impression of; to take a proof of. to prove a page.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPROVE definition in American English - Collins Online Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 2. transitive verb. If you prove that something is true, you show by means of argument or evidence that it is definitely true. You brought this charge. You prove it! The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate. That made me hopping mad and determined to prove him wrong. 3. transitive verb.