proveUK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈpruːv/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/pruv/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(pro̅o̅v)
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prove
- test ‘prove’ If you prove that something is true or correct, you provide evidence showing that it is definitely true or correct. He was able to prove that he was an American. Tests proved that the bullet was not fired from a police weapon. ‘test’ When you use a practical method to try to find out how good or bad someone or something is, don't say that you ‘prove’ them. Say that you test them. I will test you on your knowledge of French. A number of new techniques were tested. 'prove' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Forum discussions with the word(s) "prove" in the title: .... but Dr. Iversen set out to prove <otherwise> - English Only forum
“One can’t prove that God doesn’t exist, but science makes God unnecessary.” - English Only forum A document to prove your expense or sick leave - English Only forum a wish that such should prove the fact stole across me - English Only forum All he needed was for the police to be tipped off now, before he could prove anything - English Only forum all it takes is one great optical illusion to prove it. - English Only forum All offences are required to prove the conduct of the defendant - English Only forum and I doubt not will prove a valuable acquaintance - English Only forum Argue vs prove with evidence/reasons - English Only forum As if to prove the case of... - English Only forum As, like - ... prove why they are <as, like> they are. - English Only forum attest v. demonsrate v. prove - English Only forum "be test the limits of " = prove? - English Only forum but did not prove - English Only forum But suspected would prove to be~~ - English Only forum can prove - English Only forum candidates should prove to have x-year experience - English Only forum come into one's own [become gradually v. prove oneself] - English Only forum Corroborate <vs> prove - English Only forum deep-fried pizza is <a prove> <an evidence> - English Only forum Demonstrate / Prove / guarantee.. - English Only forum difference between prove and learn - English Only forum difficult to be proved / to prove - English Only forum Does "prove that" go with present perfect or plain form? - English Only forum don't waste time proving it vs don't waste time to prove it - English Only forum endorse, prove, demonstrate (used with active and passive) - English Only forum evidence to prove something/evidence for proving something - English Only forum exception to prove his lack of faith in everyone else - English Only forum failed to prove (were or are?) - English Only forum George, how can you prove the earth is round? - English Only forum more...
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