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1. prove
verb. ['ˈpruːv'] establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment.
Synonyms
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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Sentences with prove
1. Verb, base form
Filing a tax return is the only way to prove you qualify for these credits and receive your money.
Quotes about prove
1. We hope that eventually there would be an occasion which I can personally prove that game music can in fact impress many different people and move them.
- Nobuo Uematsu
2. Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success.
- Louisa May Alcott
3. We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.
- May Sarton
2. prove
verb. ['ˈpruːv'] be shown or be found to be.
Etymology
- proven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- profian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. prove
verb. ['ˈpruːv'] provide evidence for.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- proven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- profian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. prove
verb. ['ˈpruːv'] prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- proven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- profian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. prove
verb. ['ˈpruːv'] take a trial impression of.
Synonyms
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.
Antonyms
Etymology
- proven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- profian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))