transcription, транскрипция: [ pru:v ]
( proves, proving, proved, proved, or proven)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
If something proves to be true or to have a particular quality, it becomes clear after a period of time that it is true or has that quality.
We have been accused of exaggerating before, but unfortunately all our reports proved to be true...
In the past this process of transition has often proven difficult.
...an experiment which was to prove a source of inspiration for many years to come.
V-LINK : V to-inf , V adj , V n
2.
If you prove that something is true, you show by means of argument or evidence that it is definitely true.
You brought this charge. You prove it!...
The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate.
...trying to prove how groups of animals have evolved...
That made me hopping mad and determined to prove him wrong...
History will prove him to have been right all along.
...a proven cause of cancer.
VERB : V n , V that , V wh , V n adj , V n to-inf , V-ed
3.
If you prove yourself to have a certain good quality, you show by your actions that you have it.
Margaret proved herself to be a good mother...
As a composer he proved himself adept at large dramatic forms...
A man needs time to prove himself...
Few would argue that this team has experience and proven ability.
VERB : V pron-refl to-inf , V pron-refl adj , V pron-refl , V-ed , also V pron-refl n , V that
4.
If you prove a point , you show other people that you know something or can do something, although your action may have no other purpose.
They made a 3,000 mile detour simply to prove a point.
PHRASE : V inflects