prove (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /pruːv/
Definition
To establish the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.
Examples
The DNA evidence will prove his innocence.
Can you prove that you were at home last night?
Scientists are still trying to prove that the theory is correct.
How to Use prove
- prove that (prepositional phrase)
- To establish the truth of a statement using evidence. — "She tried to prove that the company had acted unfairly."
- prove to be (collocation)
- To turn out to be; to become evident as. — "The difficult situation proved to be a learning experience."
- prove wrong (collocation)
- To show that someone or something is incorrect. — "The critics were proven wrong when the film became a huge success."
- prove right (collocation)
- To show that someone or something is correct. — "His predictions were proven right by the market trends."
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