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- Dictionaryproven/ˈpruːvən/
adjective
- 1. demonstrated by evidence or argument to be true or existing: "a proven ability to work hard"
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PROVEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of proven in English. proven. adjective. uk / ˈpruː.v ə n / / ˈprəʊ.v ə n / us / ˈpruː.v ə n / Add to word list. shown to be true: You've got a proven work record, which gives you a big advantage. People on trial are innocent until proven guilty. See. prove. Fewer examples.
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
adjective. tried; tested. a proven method. Discover More. Derived Forms. ˈprovenly, adverb. Discover More. Example Sentences. Speculation raged that Duke agreed not to run as part of the deal, though it was never proven. From The Daily Beast. Critics accused Foster of giving Duke a payoff to stay out of the race; that was never proven.
to show that something is true: [ + that ] They suspected that she'd killed him but they could never actually prove that it was her. [ + adj ] They proved him innocent / guilty. Under the present system, you're innocent until proven guilty. [ + question word ] "I lost £30 on the bus ." "That just goes to prove what an idiot you are!"
Definition of proven adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for PROVEN: demonstrated, confirmed, valid, established, effective, substantiated, real, validated; Antonyms of PROVEN: possible, potential, ideal, theoretical, theoretic, hypothetical, alleged, nonexistent
Proven is the usual form of the past participle when you are using it as an adjective. This hybrid is packed with proven moisturising ingredients. More Synonyms of proven
