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Definition prove in British English

prove verb

verb
/pruːv/
1

to provide evidence that shows that something is true

Example

You have to prove you are sorry for what you've done.

Example

She was determined to prove to her parents that she could live on her own.

Example

For ten years he has been fighting to prove his innocence.

Example

Recent excellent results have proved their critics wrong.

Synonyms and related words
show prove point to
1.1

to show that something is true using the principles of mathematics or science

Synonyms and related words
show prove point to calculate count estimate
2

if something proves to have a particular quality, things happen that show it has that quality

Example

My decision proved to be a good one.

Example

The film is proving very profitable.

Example

His injuries proved fatal (=he died of them).

Synonyms and related words
appear be become
3

if bread proves, it increases in size before it is baked because of the yeast it contains

Synonyms and related words
bake bakery crust
Definition prove in British English