Definition of Prove

Verb

• obtain probate of
  "prove a will"
  
• take a trial impression of
  
• cause to puff up with a leaven
  "unleavened bread"
  raise leaven
• increase in volume
  "the dough rose slowly in the warm room"
  rise
• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
  "This approach has been tried with good results"
  "Test this recipe"
  test try - try out examine essay
• prove formally
  demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
  
• provide evidence for
  "The blood test showed that he was the father"
  "Her behavior testified to her incompetence"
  testify - bear witness evidence show
• establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
  "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"
  "The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture"
  demonstrate establish show shew
• be shown or be found to be
  "She proved to be right"
  "The medicine turned out to save her life"
  "She turned up HIV positive"
  - turn out - turn up

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