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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 trueOpposite disprove
    • 2. demonstrate to be the specified thing by evidence or argument: "if they are proved guilty we won't trade with them"

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

  3. 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

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

  5. [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?

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. PROVE meaning: 1 : to show the existence, truth, or correctness of (something) by using evidence, logic, etc.; 2 : to show that (someone or something) has a particular quality, ability, etc.

  10. prove meaning, definition, what is prove: to show that something is true by provid...: Learn more.

  11. Definitions of 'prove' 1. If something proves to be true or to have a particular quality, it becomes clear after a period of time that it is true or has that quality. [...] 2. If you prove that something is true, you show by means of argument or evidence that it is definitely true. [...] 3.