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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pruːv/

Forms: proves, proving, proved, proven

prove means: To show with facts or evidence that something is true.

verb

SHOW TRUEB1

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.

How to use it: 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.)

Similar words: demonstrate, establish

Opposites: disprove

Common phrases: prove something, prove a point, prove someone wrong

TURN OUTB2

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.

How to use it: prove + adjective (The task proved difficult.); prove to be something (The house proved to be a good investment.)

Similar words: turn out

Common phrases: prove useful, prove to be, prove difficult, prove wrong

Questions about prove

What does prove mean?

To show with facts or evidence that something is true.

What is prove in other languages?

Türkçe: kanıtlamak · Español: demostrar · Français: prouver · Deutsch: beweisen · Italiano: dimostrare · 日本語: 証明する

How do you pronounce prove?

It is pronounced /pruːv/.

How do you use prove in a sentence?

Can you prove it? The photos proved that she was there.

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