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to prove
01
provar, demonstrar
to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts
Transitive: to prove sth
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
simples
verbo de ação
irregular
presente
prove
3.ª pessoa do singular
proves
particípio presente
proving
pretérito simples
proved
particípio passado
proven
Exemplos
The experiment regularly proves the hypothesis.
O experimento regularmente prova a hipótese.
1.1
provar, demonstrar
to use evidence or facts to show something to be the thing that was specified
Complex Transitive: to prove sb [adj]
Exemplos
His actions proved him innocent of the accusations.
Suas ações o provaram inocente das acusações.
02
deixar crescer, fazer crescer
to allow a dough or yeast mixture to ferment or rest, causing it to rise or expand before baking
Transitive: to prove a dough
Exemplos
While baking cookies, he was proving the croissant dough on the counter.
Enquanto assava biscoitos, ele estava descansando a massa de croissant no balcão.
03
provar, testar
to test or try something to see if it works or is true
Transitive: to prove a product or idea
Exemplos
They proved the new system by testing it under different conditions.
Eles provaram o novo sistema testando-o em diferentes condições.
Exemplos
The route we took proved shorter than we expected.
A rota que pegamos mostrou-se mais curta do que esperávamos.
05
provar, demonstrar
to show that something is correct or true through mathematical calculation
Transitive: to prove a mathematical theorem
Exemplos
The student proved the answer to the question with a detailed proof.
O aluno provou a resposta à pergunta com uma prova detalhada.
06
provar, autenticar
to verify that a will is real and legally valid
Transitive: to prove a will
Exemplos
They had to prove the will in front of the judge before distributing the estate.
Eles tiveram que provar o testamento perante o juiz antes de distribuir o espólio.
07
provar, verificar
to make a test copy or sample of something, especially to check its quality or appearance
Transitive: to prove printed material
Exemplos
They proved the script to see how it would look in print.
Eles testaram o roteiro para ver como ficaria impresso.
Árvore Lexical
disprove
probative
proof
prove
