proved

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/ˈpɹuːvd/ English

Definitions

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

established evidenced tested tried verified well-tried accredited appeared ascertained attest attested audited became become been borne

Associated

fruitless invaluable futile unpopular unreliable ineffective conjecture disastrous problematic theorem costly inadequate

Rhymes

improved moved approved removed unmoved disproved unimproved disapproved unapproved grooved

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