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[ UK /pɹˈuːv/ ]
[ US /ˈpɹuv/ ]
VERB
  1. prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
  2. provide evidence for
    Her behavior testified to her incompetence
    The blood test showed that he was the father
  3. cause to puff up with a leaven
    unleavened bread
  4. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
    Test this recipe
    This approach has been tried with good results
  5. take a trial impression of
  6. obtain probate of
    prove a will
  7. increase in volume
    the dough rose slowly in the warm room
  8. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
    The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture
    The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound
  9. be shown or be found to be
    She turned up HIV positive
    She proved to be right
    The medicine turned out to save her life
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  • Mr Smith said the department's own funds, which have bankrolled major improvements in the naval service, had been well tapped and it was now time to explore new ways of funding.
  • A spokesman said: ‘Snow will continue through the day with a few dry interludes and it will slowly improve by the afternoon with snow turning more showery.’
  • Rob's strengths lay in absorbing the pressure and criticism, and in doing this well he more than proved himself courageous, gutsy and tough.
  • Station improvements are being considered for Shenfield while Gidea Park, Harold Wood and Brentwood are in line for platform extensions and station revamps.
  • At present, power is very high orders, to improve gross profit margins.
  • Why not put in some overtime at the office and find the company a way to save money, increase efficiency, or improve on a product?
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  • Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long experience. 
  • The promise of tax cuts proved, as always, to be the Republican Party's trump card.
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