proven (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈpruːvən/

Definition

Established or demonstrated to be true, valid, or factual.

Examples

• The evidence proven in court led to a guilty verdict.

• His track record has proven his ability to lead.

• It has been proven that regular exercise improves health.

How to Use proven

proven to be (prepositional phrase)

Established as being a particular way. — "The experiment was proven to be a success."

Synonyms of proven

Words with a similar meaning to proven:

• shown
• established
• verified
• substantiated

Antonyms of proven

Words with the opposite meaning to proven:

• unproven
• disproven

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