CEFR B1

proves

verb

Meaning

To demonstrate the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.

Synonyms: shows, demonstrates, establishes, substantiates

verb

Pronunciation: /pruːvz/

To demonstrate the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.

The detective finally found the evidence that proves the suspect's innocence.
Her consistent high performance proves her dedication to the team.
The new research proves that regular exercise significantly improves heart health.

prove (something) to be (adjective/noun) (collocation): To show that something has a certain quality or identity. — "The experiment proves the hypothesis to be correct."
prove yourself (idiom): To show your abilities or worth. — "She needs to prove herself in this new role."
prove (that) (collocation): To demonstrate the truth of a statement. — "He proves that hard work leads to success."

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