Prove meaning in English

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Definition

to prove (one's efficiency): to demonstrate, to show (one's efficiency) verb
(The exercise) proved to be (difficult): (The exercise) was, turned out to be (difficult) verb
to disprove (a theory): to refute (a theory) verb

Examples

  • "I think I would prove particularly helpful during your periods of extended absence, as well as during "sleepy time", which, if I understood correctly, occurs nearly every afternoon."
  • "This Thursday, six hard rock bands will each be given 15 minutes to prove that they're the next big thing."
  • "Remember that we could have outsourced the naming process to another company, but I convinced Bruno that our talented marketing department could take care of this internally... so, let's prove me right, okay?"
  • "As for your dog Stink, I can prove he's crazy."
  • "But this card should prove my age!"
  • "Scientists prove that puppies are softer than kittens"
  • "In spite of my blinding rage, my lifestyle guru has advised me that expressing myself to you via a letter may prove therapeutic, which is why I am penning the present missive from my retreat, high atop the Himalayan peaks."
  • "In spite of my blinding rage and abiding contempt for you, my yoga guru has advised me that expressing myself to you via a letter may prove therapeutic, which is why I am penning the present missive from my retreat, high atop the Himalayan peaks."
  • "I believe my previous experience at Cosmic Cosmetics will prove invaluable at Delavigne."
  • "Had to drink a little of my shampoo to prove it wasn't a liquid explosive."
  • "I'll prove it to you, mmkay."
  • "Brian : Well, that's never been proved!"
  • "My name's Kinky Horseman, and if you can sing, dance or make jokes, this is the place to prove it!"
  • "I've got the blood tests to prove it!"
  • "Fisherman : Prove it."
  • "They've proved that they're not a good fit."
  • "I need my driver's license or something to prove that I'm not a terrorist!"
  • "I'll prove it to you, mmkay!"
  • "Brent : Well Moira, I suppose that there's no easy answer here, and that the debate will continue until scientists can prove whether eggs are bad for us and then instruct us not to eat them. Just out of curiosity Moira, how many eggs do you eat per week?"

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