prove
//pruːv//
Verb
proveInfinitive
provePresent tense
provedPast tense
provedPast participle
provingPresent participle
provesThird-person singular
1
to show that something is true by providing evidence or argument
She proved that her theory was correct with clear evidence.
2
to demonstrate or establish the validity or truth of something through testing or experience
The new method proved effective in reducing costs.
3
to turn out to be; to be found or shown to be
The rumor proved to be false.
4
to test the accuracy or quality of something
The recipe was proved several times before publication.