prove

Meanings

• verb

  Establish the validity or authenticity of something, typically by providing evidence.

• verb

  Demonstrate or make clear that something is true, especially by giving compelling evidence or proof.

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹuːv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prove
groan , loan , mone , moan , roan , shone , tone

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Homophones

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1. prove (en) : A type of bait used in fishing
   

2. prove (en) : A type of alcoholic beverage made from grapes
   

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Variants

List of all variants of prove that leads to same result
prove , proved , proven , prover , provers , proves , proving , prove out , proved out , proven out , proves out , proving out , prove a point , prove oneself , prove her manhood , prove his manhood , prove one's manhood , prove their manhood , prove her mettle , prove his mettle , prove one's mettle , prove their mettle , prove (to be) useful , prove to be useful , prove useful , have (got) nothing left to prove , have got nothing left to prove , have nothing left to prove , what are you trying to prove , go to prove , go to show , go to show/prove

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Forms

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proves, proving, provable, unprovable

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Etymology

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From Old French 'prover', from 'proverbe' (a proverb), from Latin 'probare' (to test).

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Trivia

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1. The word 'prove' is related to the word 'probability'. In statistics, a probability is a measure of the likelihood of an event occurring.

2. The word 'prove' is also used in mathematics to denote the process of demonstrating that a statement is true.

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Related Concepts

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1. evidence: Evidence is information or objects used to establish a fact in a court of law or in other contexts.

2. validation: Validation is the process of checking or confirming that data or information is accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.

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Culture

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The word 'prove' has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of legal proceedings and scientific discoveries. In literature, the word is often used to describe the process of establishing truth or validity through evidence and argument. In art, the concept of 'proof' is explored in various mediums, such as painting and sculpture, to depict the idea of evidence or validation.

How to Memorize "prove"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a judge in a courtroom, holding up a piece of evidence and declaring, 'This proves that the defendant is guilty.' Visualize the process of gathering and presenting evidence to support a claim.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prove' with the concept of evidence and truth. Think of the word 'evidence' whenever you see or hear the word 'prove'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Often Verify Evidence' to remember the meaning of 'prove'.

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