Prove Past Tense

The past tense of Prove is proved.

1. prove

verb. ['ˈpruːv'] establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment.

Etymology

  • proven (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • profian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Prove

  • struve
  • remove
  • behoove
  • veuve
  • stuve
  • stueve
  • groove
  • you've
  • move
  • juve
  • duve

How do you pronounce prove?

Pronounce prove as pruv.

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2. prove

verb. ['ˈpruːv'] be shown or be found to be.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • proven (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • profian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. prove

verb. ['ˈpruːv'] provide evidence for.

Etymology

  • proven (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • profian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. prove

verb. ['ˈpruːv'] prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof.

Etymology

  • proven (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • profian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. prove

verb. ['ˈpruːv'] take a trial impression of.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Etymology

  • proven (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • profian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. prove

verb. ['ˈpruːv'] obtain probate of.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • proven (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • profian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. prove

verb. ['ˈpruːv'] put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to.

Etymology

  • proven (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • profian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. prove

verb. ['ˈpruːv'] cause to puff up with a leaven.

Etymology

  • proven (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • profian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. prove

verb. ['ˈpruːv'] increase in volume.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • proven (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • profian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))