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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
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.
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