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prove

verbB1 · Intermediate

To show that something is true.

Meanings of «prove»

1 · verb

to show that something is true

Scientists tried to prove the new theory.

2 · verb

to turn out to be, in the end

The trip proved to be a great success.

Similar: turn outend up being

Translation

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The difference between similar words

to show or check that something is true
proveshow with facts that something is trueThe test proved that the water was safe.
confirmsay that something is true, or make it certainPlease confirm your name and address.
verifyformalcheck carefully that something is trueYou must verify your email address first.

Word family

prove B1 · verbproof B1 · nounprovable C1 · adjectivedisprove C1 · verbunproven C1 · adjective

Verb forms

Base form (V1)prove
Past simple (V2)proved
Past participle (V3)proved / proven

Base form (V1)
Can you prove that you are right?

Past simple (V2)
The test proved that she was right.

Past participle (V3)
They have proved that the plan works.

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