Definitions for prove

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Spelling: [proov]

IPA: /pruv/

Prove is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 54 anagrams from letters in prove (eoprv).

Definitions for prove

verb (used with object)

1. to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument:
2. Law. to establish the authenticity or validity of (a will); probate.
3. to give demonstration of by action.
4. to subject to a test, experiment, comparison, analysis, or the like, to determine quality, amount, acceptability, characteristics, etc.:
5. to show (oneself) to have the character or ability expected of one, especially through one's actions.
6. Mathematics. to verify the correctness or validity of by mathematical demonstration or arithmetical proof.
7. Also, proof. Printing. to take a trial impression of (type, a cut, etc.).
8. to cause (dough) to rise to the necessary lightness.
9. Archaic. to experience.

verb (used without object)

1. to turn out:
2. to be found by trial or experience to be:
3. (of dough) to rise to a specified lightness:

Origin of prove

1125-75; Middle English proven Old French prover Latin probāre to try, test, prove, approve, derivative of probus good. See probity

Examples for prove

Week after week, The Daily Beast features classic stories from the past that prove great writing is timeless.

"I think this job is going to prove worth while," he returned.

"I'll prove to you that I am worthy of your trust," she said with shining eyes.

The digital dating sphere can prove tricky, and bruising, for the trans user.

He did not plead guilty, and has regularly filed petitions in an effort to prove his innocence.

Lee and Coogan did briefly meet with the pope, with pictures to prove it, but no one at the Vatican officially screened the film.

Everything combines to prove the accuracy of my observations.

As for this new edict, it will prove a rebounding arrow, striking him who sent it.

We prove that we are nearer the truth by our greater command of the Father's resources.

But if you have a hearing and you prove that someone is mature enough, well then that state interest evaporates.