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[ UK /pɹˈuːv/ ]
[ US /ˈpɹuv/ ]

VERB

prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
provide evidence for
Her behavior testified to her incompetence
The blood test showed that he was the father
cause to puff up with a leaven
unleavened bread
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
Test this recipe
This approach has been tried with good results
take a trial impression of
obtain probate of
prove a will
increase in volume
the dough rose slowly in the warm room
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
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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How To Use prove In A Sentence

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?
Apparently, the discovery that Landis is 10,000 years old further proves the fact that he is using performance enhancing steroids. creeky belly Doping ID - The Panda's Thumb
Their aim is twofold: to increase productivity and to improve morale by giving employees a feeling of participation in and identification with the company. A Conceptual View of Human Resource Management: Strategic Objectives, Environments, Functions
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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