English dictionary
prove
verbPronunciation
pɹuːv
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
verb
- prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
verb
- obtain probate of
verb
- provide evidence for
verb
- take a trial impression of
verb
- cause to puff up with a leaven
verb
- increase in volume
verb
- put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
verb
- be shown or be found to be
Example sentences
The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound
The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture
prove a will
The blood test showed that he was the father
Her behavior testified to her incompetence
unleavened bread
the dough rose slowly in the warm room
This approach has been tried with good results
Test this recipe
She proved to be right
The medicine turned out to save her life
She turned up HIV positive