prove — to 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/
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
💡 Concept
The detective lays out three clues to prove the suspect was at the scene.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/pruːv/
🇬🇧 UK/pruːv/
🌳Etymology
Rootprove
🎵Rhyme
movegrooveimprove
move
groove
improve
🔗Collocations
prove innocent
prove a point
prove yourself
prove wrong
prove effective
scientifically prove
📝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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
demonstrateestablishverifyconfirmvalidate
Antonyms
disproverefutecontradict
Related
proofevidencetestimonyverificationvalidation
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