prove

beweisen, nachweisen

Mit Fakten oder Belegen zeigen, dass etwas wahr ist.

In einfachem Englisch: To show with facts or evidence that something is true.

• Can you prove it?
• The photos proved that she was there.
• He has proved his ability to solve difficult problems.

So benutzt man es: prove that… (The test proved that the water was safe.); prove something to someone (You do not need to prove anything to me.); prove someone/something + adjective (The evidence proved him innocent.)

Synonyme: demonstrate, establish

Gegenteile: disprove

Häufige Wendungen: prove something, prove a point, prove someone wrong

sich erweisen, sich herausstellen

Sich als etwas Bestimmtes oder als mit einer bestimmten Eigenschaft ausgestattet herausstellen.

In einfachem Englisch: To turn out to be a particular thing or have a particular quality.

• The map proved useful.
• Her advice proved to be correct.
• The repairs have proved more expensive than expected.

So benutzt man es: prove + adjective (The task proved difficult.); prove to be something (The house proved to be a good investment.)

Synonyme: turn out

Häufige Wendungen: prove useful, prove to be, prove difficult, prove wrong