English Dictionary

prove

/pɹuːv/

verb

(transitive) To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for. / (intransitive) To turn out; to manifest. / (copulative) To turn out to be.

She worked hard to prove her worth to the team.

意味（1）

(transitive) To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.

[VV]e are able with playne demonſtration to proue, and vvith reaſon to perſvvade that in tymes paſt our fayth vvas alike, that then vve preached thinges correſpondent vnto the forme of faith already published of vs, ſo that none in this behalfe can repyne or gaynesay vs.

意味（2）

(intransitive) To turn out; to manifest.

It proved to be a cold day.

意味（3）

(copulative) To turn out to be.

But ſhall I prooue a traitor to my King?

意味（4）

(transitive) To put to the test, to make trial of.

They took the experimental car to the proving-grounds.

意味（5）

(transitive) To ascertain or establish the genuineness or validity of; to verify.

to prove a will

意味（6）

(archaic, transitive) To experience.

Where she, captived long, great woes did prove.

意味（7）

(printing, dated, transitive) To take a trial impression of; to take a proof of.

to prove a page

意味（8）

Alternative form of proof (“allow (dough) to rise; test the activeness of (yeast); pressure-test (a firearm)”)

意味（9）

(homeopathy) To determine by experiment which effects a substance causes when ingested.