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to prove
01
to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts
Transitive: to prove sth
Examples
He often proves his point through well-researched arguments.
1.1
to use evidence or facts to show something to be the thing that was specified
Complex Transitive: to prove sb [adj]
Examples
They proved him guilty of all charges after the trial.
02
to allow a dough or yeast mixture to ferment or rest, causing it to rise or expand before baking
Transitive: to prove a dough
Examples
She proves the bread dough in a warm place until it doubles in size.
03
to test or try something to see if it works or is true
Transitive: to prove a product or idea
Examples
They proved the new software by running several tests.
Examples
The new software update proved effective in fixing the bugs.
05
to show that something is correct or true through mathematical calculation
Transitive: to prove a mathematical theorem
Examples
The mathematician proved the theorem using a step-by-step calculation.
06
to verify that a will is real and legally valid
Transitive: to prove a will
Examples
The lawyer proved the will by confirming the signatures.
07
to make a test copy or sample of something, especially to check its quality or appearance
Transitive: to prove printed material
Examples
The printer proved the document to check for errors before printing the final copies.
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