English

prove

pɹuːv, pruːv, pɹəʊv
Meaning: to show that something is true by giving evidence
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: pruːv, pɹəʊv

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base prove
3rd person singular present proves
Present participle proving
Past proved
Will future will prove
Going-to future going to prove
Imperative negative don't prove / do not prove

Example sentences

Can you prove your claim?
Can you prove your claim?
She is out to prove that the small shop can survive.
She is out to prove that the small shop can survive.
We have sufficient evidence to prove that he is innocent.
We have sufficient evidence to prove that he is innocent.
He proved himself worthy of the award.
He proved himself worthy of the award.
The jury decided that he was not guilty, proving his innocence.
The jury decided that he was not guilty, proving his innocence.

Usage Notes

Used when evidence or arguments are needed to demonstrate the truth of a statement or theory.

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