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   prove

   /pruːv/

   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: "if they are proved guilty we won't trade with them"
   • ▪ be seen or found to be: "the scheme has proved a great success" Similar turn outbe foundhappen
   • ▪ demonstrate one's abilities or courage: "she displayed an ingenuousness which sprung from a yearning need to prove herself"
   • ▪ test the accuracy of (a mathematical calculation). rare
   • 3. (of bread dough) become aerated by the action of yeast; rise.
   • 4. subject (a gun) to a testing process: "firearms proved for black powder should not be used with smokeless ammunition"

   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 definition: 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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   The meaning of PROVE is to establish the existence, truth, or validity of (as by evidence or logic). How to use prove in a sentence. proved or proven?: Usage Guide

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you prove that something is true, you show by means of argument or evidence that it is definitely true.

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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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › proveProve - definition of prove by The Free Dictionary

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   prove. ( pruːv) vb ( mainly tr) , proves, proving, proved, proved or proven. 1. ( 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.