prove

//pruːv//
B1Frequency Level 5Neutral
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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.