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verb (proves, proving, proved, proved or proven)
  1. (transitive) To demonstrate that something is true; to give proof for.
I will my method is more effective than yours.
The hypothesis has not been proven to our satisfaction.
  1. To turn out; to manifest.
It proved to be a cold day.
Have an exit strategy should your calculations incorrect.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: uitwijzen
  • French: prouver
  • Spanish: probar
Etymology: Via from , compare French prouver.Compare Russian pravda, truth.


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