prove

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(verb.)

ADV

conclusively, definitively

The fingerprints on the weapon proved conclusively that he was at the crime scene.

just

His excellent test results just proved that he had studied hard all week.

VERB + PROVE

be difficult to, be impossible to | be easy to | be able to

try to

He tried to prove that he was innocent by showing the evidence to the police.

be determined to

have sth to

She felt she had nothing to prove after winning three championships in a row.

PREP

to

She needed to prove her skills to the hiring manager during the job interview.

PHRASES

a chance to prove sth, prove sb right/wrong

She finally got the opportunity to prove her talent when the director offered her the lead role.

Definitions

verb

1

To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for; to bear out; to testify.

[VV]e are able with playne demonſtration to proue, and vvith reaſon to perſvvade that in tymes paſt our fayth vvas alike, that then vve preached thinges correſpondent vnto the forme of faith already published of vs, ſo that none in this behalfe can repyne or gaynesay vs.

Mr. H …, whom no distinctions of that sort seemed to disturb, scarce gave himself or me breathing time from the last encounter, but, as if he had task'd himself to prove that the appearances of his vigour were not signs hung out in vain, in a few minutes he was in a condition for renewing the onset

2

To turn out; to manifest.

It proved to be a cold day.

3

To turn out to be.

Have an exit strategy should your calculations prove incorrect.

But ſhall I prooue a traitor to my King?

4

To put to the test, to make trial of.

They took the experimental car to the proving-grounds.

The exception proves the rule.

5

To ascertain or establish the genuineness or validity of; to verify.

to prove a will

noun

1

The process of dough proofing.

You may also need to think about what the prove is doing to the loaf of bread — it is warming the dough and making it moist, allowing it to rise […]

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Synonyms

verb — establish the validity of something, as by an example, expla

verb — provide evidence for

verb — cause to puff up with a leaven

verb — increase in volume

rise

verb — put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental us

Antonyms

disprove
confute

Idioms & Phrases

fend and prove

To engage in argument.

The dexterous management of terms, and being able to fend and prove with them, I know has, and does pass in the world for a great part of learning; but it is learning distinct from

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[VV]e are able with playne demonſtration to proue, and vvith reaſon to perſvvade that in tymes paſt our fayth vvas alike, that then vve preached thinges correſpondent vnto the forme of faith already p

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Mr. H …, whom no distinctions of that sort seemed to disturb, scarce gave himself or me breathing time from the last encounter, but, as if he had task'd himself to prove that the appearances of his vi

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Valentine’s Day means different things for different people. For Homer, it means forking over a hundred dollars for a dusty box of chocolates at the Kwik-E-Mart after characteristically forgetting the

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You may also need to think about what the prove is doing to the loaf of bread — it is warming the dough and making it moist, allowing it to rise […]

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What do you believe is true even though you cannot prove it?

Tatoeba · #1737

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When you're trying to prove something, it helps to know it's true.

Tatoeba · #1740

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fend and prove

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