prove

verb
UK: /pruːv/
US: /pruːv/

  1. To show that something is true or correct by providing evidence.

    1. I can prove my point with this fact. [ ] [ ]
    2. The evidence will prove that he was at the scene. [ ] [ ]

  2. To demonstrate the existence, quality, or truth of something through evidence or argument.

    1. Can you prove you bought this car? [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists aim to prove their theories through experiments and analysis. [ ] [ ]

  3. To be found to be something, especially after a period of time.

    1. His fears would prove to be correct. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new treatment has yet to prove effective in the long run. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

verify establish confirm argue validate test demonstrate
prove intransitive-verb

  1. To rise (of dough) typically in a warm environment.

    1. Let the dough prove before baking. [ ] [ ]
    2. The baker allowed the dough to prove for an hour to achieve optimal texture. [ ] [ ]
prove transitive-verb

  1. To test by an experiment or trial.

    1. They must prove the system works. [ ] [ ]
    2. Engineers need to prove the aircraft before regular flights. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prove" in English means: To show that something is true or correct by providing evidence., To demonstrate the existence, quality, or truth of something through evidence or argument., To be found to be something, especially after a period of time..

The phonetic transcription of "prove" is /pruːv/ in British English and /pruːv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prove": verify, establish, confirm, argue, validate, test, demonstrate.

Example usage of "prove": "I can prove my point with this fact.". More examples on the page.