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Meanings of prove in English

Portuguese
demonstrar
Catalan
demostrar
Spanish
demostrar

Establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment.

      demonstrar
      Portuguese
      tentar
      Spanish
      examinar

      Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to.

            tentar
            Portuguese
            provar
            Catalan
            testificar
            Spanish
            demostrar

            Provide evidence for.

                  provar
                  Portuguese
                  demostrar
                  Catalan
                  demostrar
                  Spanish
                  demostrar

                  Be shown or be found to be.

                        demostrar
                        Usage of prove in English
                        1
                        Curiosity may ultimately prove nature's way of dealing with the population problem.
                        My Name is Legion
                        2
                        The evidence required therefore to prove their case needs to be compelling.
                        The Guardian
                        3
                        Still, the new findings don't prove athletes' extra exertion caused heart problems.
                        Reuters
                        4
                        Is it possible to prove a work place causes an employee stress?
                        Radio NZ
                        5
                        Boosting staff could help address the problem but that could prove difficult.
                        Reuters
                        6
                        However, despite such optimism, next year is still likely to prove volatile.
                        Reuters
                        7
                        Lustig will, however, be given every opportunity to prove he is ready.
                        The Guardian
                        8
                        However, researchers said that vaccines could prove more powerful than natural immunity.
                        Independent.ie
                        9
                        In the right context, the scary-looking number may prove the Ivorian's point.
                        Reuters
                        10
                        However it may prove, one must tread the path that need chooses!'
                        The fellowship of the ring
                        11
                        Results this week from Tullow Oil and Dana Exploration prove the point.
                        The Irish Times
                        12
                        To prove it, however-havea fight, a real falling-out-wasfarfrom desirable.
                        In Cold Blood
                        13
                        This appointment might yet prove an important first step along the way.
                        The Irish Times
                        14
                        Everyone's out to prove a point in the most self-righteous way possible.
                        News.com.au
                        15
                        The next step, choosing a prime minister, may prove far more difficult.
                        Reuters
                        16
                        Afghan forces must prove they can protect civilians to win their trust.
                        Reuters
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                        Prove through the time
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                        Common
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