prove
verb [T] (SHOWING TRUTH) /pruːv/ (proved, proved or MAINLY US proven)Definition
B1 to show that something is true: [+ that] They suspected that she'd killed him but they could never actually prove that it was her. [+ adj] They proved him innocent/guilty. Under the present system, you're innocent until proven guilty. [+ question word] "I lost £30 in the bus." "That just goes to prove what an idiot you are!" Computers have been used to prove mathematical theorems. That theory was proved false. He's so aggressive - it's as if he's always trying to prove something.Proving and disproving proven /ˈpruː.vən/ /ˈprəʊ-/ adjective › You've got a proven work record, which gives you a big advantage.Proving and disproving
(Definition of prove verb (SHOWING TRUTH) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- actions speak louder than words idiom
- attest verb
- authenticate verb
- back sb up phrasal verb
- bear witness (to sth) idiom
- belie verb
- convince verb
- disprove verb
- do justice to yourself idiom
- documentary adjective
- establish verb (DISCOVER)
- evidence noun
- explode verb (PROVE FALSE)
- satisfy verb (BELIEVING)
- smoking gun noun
- stand up phrasal verb
- substantiate verb
- supportable adjective (ABLE TO CONTINUE)
- supportable adjective (TRUE)
- witness verb (SHOW)
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