prove

verb

ˈprüv

proved; proved or proven ˈprü-vən How to pronounce prove (audio)

British also ˈprō-

; proving ˈprü-viŋ How to pronounce prove (audio)

transitive verb

: to establish the existence, truth, or validity of (as by evidence or logic)

prove a theorem

the charges were never proved in court

: to demonstrate as having a particular quality or worth

proved herself a great actress

the vaccine has been proven effective after years of tests

: to show (oneself) to be worthy or capable

eager to prove myself in the new job

: to test the truth, validity, or genuineness of

the exception proves the rule

prove a will at probate

: to test the worth or quality of

specifically : to compare against a standard

—sometimes used with up or out

: to check the correctness of (something, such as an arithmetic result)

archaic : to learn or find out by experience

intransitive verb

: to turn out especially after trial or test

the new drug proved effective

prover

ˈprü-vər

noun

proved or proven?: Usage Guide

The past participle proven, originally the past participle of preve, a Middle English variant of prove that survived in Scotland, has gradually worked its way into standard English over the past three and a half centuries. It seems to have first become established in legal use and to have come only slowly into literary use. Tennyson was one of its earliest frequent users, probably for metrical reasons. It was disapproved by 19th century grammarians, one of whom included it in a list of "words that are not words." Surveys made some 50 or 60 years ago indicated that proved was about four times as frequent as proven. But our evidence from the last 30 or 35 years shows this no longer to be the case. As a past participle proven is now about as frequent as proved in all contexts. As an attributive adjective

proved or proven gas reserves

proven is much more common than proved.

Example Sentences

The charges against him were never proved in court. The government failed to prove its case. It could not be proven that the suspect stole the money. A person who is charged with a crime is considered innocent until proved guilty. mathematicians trying to prove a theorem To prove her point, she got out the old research. The tests proved the vaccine to be effective. Her second album was a hit that proved her critics wrong. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Currently, parents must prove that a school’s IEP is not meeting their child’s needs, but a bill co-sponsored by Dels. —

Ethan Ehrenhaft, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2023 Some blemishes will prove nothing more than cosmetic style points, but some could dent or derail March fates. —

Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023 Among the reasons a shift the Heat might prove tempting for the 15-year veteran would be the possibility of moving into the starting lineup, with the Heat having gone this season with undersized Caleb Martin at power forward. —

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2023 Stewart: All children feel the need to prove themselves. —

Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2023 But the Crafts, because their story was so beyond belief, really had to prove themselves. —

Erin Douglass, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Feb. 2023 There is always a diamond in the rough, a job candidate or employee who may not look, at first glance, to be exceptional but whose talent and determination just need the chance to prove themselves. —

Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023 While non-conference play still casts a shadow on the Aggies’ chances of participating in March Madness, there are several games left on the season for A&M to prove themselves worthy of a slot. —

Dallas News, 7 Feb. 2023 The same dynamic plays out on boards, forcing women to prove themselves, says Dominguez. —

Lila Maclellan, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

prove

verb

ˈprüv

proved; proved or proven ˈprü-vən How to pronounce prove (audio)

; proving

: to test by an experiment or a standard

prove gold

: to show the truth of by evidence

prove the charges

proved she could handle the job

: to check the correctness of (as an arithmetic solution)

: to show the genuineness of

prove a will

: to turn out especially after trial or test

the new automobile engine proved to be impractical

provable

ˈprü-və-bəl How to pronounce prove (audio)

adjective

Legal Definition

prove

transitive verb

ˈprüv

proved; proved or proven ˈprü-vən How to pronounce prove (audio)

; proving

: to test the truth, validity, or genuineness of

prove a will at probate

: to establish the existence, truth, or validity of

the charges were never proved in court

: to provide sufficient proof of or that

proved the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

provable

ˈprü-və-bəl How to pronounce prove (audio)

adjective

provableness noun

provably

ˈprü-və-blē How to pronounce prove (audio)

adverb

单词	proving
释义	prove verb ˈprüv proved; proved or proven ˈprü-vən British also ˈprō- ; proving ˈprü-viŋ transitive verb 1 a : to establish the existence, truth, or validity of (as by evidence or logic) prove a theorem the charges were never proved in court b : to demonstrate as having a particular quality or worth proved herself a great actress the vaccine has been proven effective after years of tests 2 : to show (oneself) to be worthy or capable eager to prove myself in the new job 3 a : to test the truth, validity, or genuineness of the exception proves the rule prove a will at probate b : to test the worth or quality of specifically : to compare against a standard —sometimes used with up or out c : to check the correctness of (something, such as an arithmetic result) 4 archaic : to learn or find out by experience intransitive verb : to turn out especially after trial or test the new drug proved effective prover ˈprü-vər noun proved or proven?: Usage Guide The past participle proven, originally the past participle of preve, a Middle English variant of prove that survived in Scotland, has gradually worked its way into standard English over the past three and a half centuries. It seems to have first become established in legal use and to have come only slowly into literary use. Tennyson was one of its earliest frequent users, probably for metrical reasons. It was disapproved by 19th century grammarians, one of whom included it in a list of "words that are not words." Surveys made some 50 or 60 years ago indicated that proved was about four times as frequent as proven. But our evidence from the last 30 or 35 years shows this no longer to be the case. As a past participle proven is now about as frequent as proved in all contexts. As an attributive adjective proved or proven gas reserves proven is much more common than proved. Synonyms demonstrate document establish substantiate validate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The charges against him were never proved in court. The government failed to prove its case. It could not be proven that the suspect stole the money. A person who is charged with a crime is considered innocent until proved guilty. mathematicians trying to prove a theorem To prove her point, she got out the old research. The tests proved the vaccine to be effective. Her second album was a hit that proved her critics wrong. See More Recent Examples on the Web Currently, parents must prove that a school’s IEP is not meeting their child’s needs, but a bill co-sponsored by Dels. —Ethan Ehrenhaft, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2023 Some blemishes will prove nothing more than cosmetic style points, but some could dent or derail March fates. —Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023 Among the reasons a shift the Heat might prove tempting for the 15-year veteran would be the possibility of moving into the starting lineup, with the Heat having gone this season with undersized Caleb Martin at power forward. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2023 Stewart: All children feel the need to prove themselves. —Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2023 But the Crafts, because their story was so beyond belief, really had to prove themselves. —Erin Douglass, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Feb. 2023 There is always a diamond in the rough, a job candidate or employee who may not look, at first glance, to be exceptional but whose talent and determination just need the chance to prove themselves. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023 While non-conference play still casts a shadow on the Aggies’ chances of participating in March Madness, there are several games left on the season for A&M to prove themselves worthy of a slot. —Dallas News, 7 Feb. 2023 The same dynamic plays out on boards, forcing women to prove themselves, says Dominguez. —Lila Maclellan, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French prover, pruver, from Latin probare to test, prove, from probus good, honest, from pro- for, in favor + -bus (akin to Old English bēon to be) — more at pro-, be First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4 Phrases Containing prove go to show/prove prove a point prove out prove one's mettle prove one's manhood what are you trying to prove prove (to be) useful prove oneself have (got) nothing left to prove go to show/prove prove a point prove out prove one's mettle prove one's manhood what are you trying to prove prove (to be) useful prove oneself have (got) nothing left to prove See More Kids Definition prove verb ˈprüv proved; proved or proven ˈprü-vən ; proving 1 : to test by an experiment or a standard prove gold 2 a : to show the truth of by evidence prove the charges proved she could handle the job b : to check the correctness of (as an arithmetic solution) 3 : to show the genuineness of prove a will 4 : to turn out especially after trial or test the new automobile engine proved to be impractical provable ˈprü-və-bəl adjective Legal Definition prove transitive verb ˈprüv proved; proved or proven ˈprü-vən ; proving 1 : to test the truth, validity, or genuineness of prove a will at probate 2 a : to establish the existence, truth, or validity of the charges were never proved in court b : to provide sufficient proof of or that proved the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt provable ˈprü-və-bəl adjective provableness noun provably ˈprü-və-blē adverb proving verb present participle of prove 1 as in establishing to show the existence or truth of by evidence the prosecutor used DNA evidence to prove the defendant's guilt Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance establishing demonstrating confirming identifying verifying validating documenting substantiating evidencing supporting corroborating upholding recording buttressing attesting adducing certifying sustaining witnessing authenticating testifying vouching evincing circumstantiating clinching confessing nailing deposing settling backing (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms disproving refuting rebutting challenging objecting disputing alleging assuming presuming suspecting guessing conjecturing surmising See More 2 as in evolving to come to be the new automobile engine design proved impractical Synonyms & Similar Words evolving emerging developing falling out coming out unfolding shaking out turning out playing out panning out germinating working out 3 as in demonstrating to gain full recognition or acceptance of proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage Synonyms & Similar Words demonstrating establishing showing confirming substantiating evidencing documenting justifying verifying upholding sustaining attesting validating authenticating supporting corroborating bearing out Antonyms & Near Antonyms disproving refuting invalidating discrediting rebutting confuting
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prove

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