proves
|proves|
/pruːvz/
(prove)
demonstrated truth
Etymology
'prove' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'probare', where 'pro-' meant 'forth' and 'bar' (from 'probare') meant 'to test/approve'.
'prove' changed from Old French 'prover' (based on Latin 'probare') into Middle English 'proven'/'proven' and eventually became the modern English word 'prove'.
Initially, it meant 'to test or try (something)'; over time it developed the specialized sense 'to demonstrate the truth or validity of (something)' which is the current common meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
third person singular present of 'prove': to show that something is true or correct by using evidence or argument.
She proves the theorem with a short, elegant argument.
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Verb 2
third person singular present of 'prove': to turn out to be (used with adjectives or noun phrases).
It proves difficult to find a solution.
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Verb 3
third person singular present of 'prove': to show by actions that someone has a particular quality or ability (prove oneself).
He proves his courage under pressure.
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