Prove

/pruːv/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to establish the truth or validity of something through evidence or argument.

The scientist aimed to prove his hypothesis through a series of experiments.

to demonstrate by action; to show by example.

She hoped to prove her dedication to the team through hard work and commitment.

to verify or confirm the authenticity of something.

The detective needed to prove the suspect's alibi before making an arrest.

to ascertain the quality or nature of something.

They had to prove the durability of the new material in various conditions.

Middle English 'proven', from Old French 'prover', from Latin 'probāre' meaning 'to test, to approve'.

prove one's worth

to show that one is valuable or capable.

prove a point

to provide evidence in support of a claim.

prove difficult

to show to be hard or challenging.

prove to be

to turn out to be in a specified manner.

proof

evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement.

probation

a period of testing or trial.

approve

to agree to or accept as satisfactory.

Prove it.

If you say you're the best, then prove it.

Put your money where your mouth is.

If you think you can win, prove it on the field.