prove

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/pɹuːv/ English

Definitions

verb

To proofread.
To make resistant, especially to water.
To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.
To test the activeness of yeast.

noun

The process of dough proofing.

verb

To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.“I will prove that my method is more effective than yours.”
To turn out; to manifest.“It proved to be a cold day.”
To turn out to be.“Have an exit strategy should your calculations prove incorrect.”
To put to the test, to make trial of.“The exception proves the rule.”

verb

To proofread.
To make resistant, especially to water.
To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.
To test the activeness of yeast.

verb

To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.“I will prove that my method is more effective than yours.”
To turn out; to manifest.“It proved to be a cold day.”
To turn out to be.“Have an exit strategy should your calculations prove incorrect.”
To put to the test, to make trial of.“The exception proves the rule.”

Related words

Synonyms

evidence demonstrate establish examine bear witness show testify test try out turn out essay try raise shew rise leaven

Associated

disprove innocence conjecture theorem worthy fatal guilt defendant wrong proof loyalty reasonable

Rhymes

improve move groove remove behoove disprove disapprove approve poove on the move

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