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proveto show that something is true by providing evidence or argument

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to show that something is true by providing evidence or argument

Pronunciation (IPA): /pruːv/

Korean meaning: 증명하다, 입증하다

Korean pronunciation: **프**루브

Example Sentences

  • My mom tried to prove that vegetables taste good by hiding them in pizza.
  • He proved his love by eating her terrible cooking with a smile.
  • The experiment proved that cats really do have nine lives.

prove

VERB

//pruːv//

to show that something is true by providing evidence or argument

prove concept
💡 Concept

to show that something is true by providing evidence or argument

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/pruːv/
🇬🇧 UK/pruːv/

🌳Etymology

Rootprove

Origin

라틴어 'probare(검사하다, 시험하다)'에서 유래되었습니다. 고대 로마에서 무언가를 '검증'하고 '승인'하는 과정을 의미했던 단어가 현재의 '증명하다'는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom tried to prove that vegetables taste good by hiding them in pizza.

😄 Fun example

He proved his love by eating her terrible cooking with a smile.

😄 Fun example

The experiment proved that cats really do have nine lives.

You need to prove your identity to enter the building.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

demonstrateestablishverifyconfirmvalidate

Antonyms

disproverefutecontradict

Related

proofevidencetestimonyverificationvalidation