Prove Meaning in English
word
/ˈpɹuv/
proov
/pɹˈuːv/
proov
Definición
To show by facts, evidence, or argument that something is true; to demonstrate that a statement or belief is correct.
Uso & Matices
Usually formal or neutral. Common collocations: 'prove right/wrong', 'prove yourself', 'prove a point'. Often followed by 'that' or a noun. Can mean showing something is true in science, law, or everyday situations. Not the same as 'test' (which means to try something out).
Spanish: probar - demostrarPortuguese (BR): provar - demonstrarPortuguese (PT): provar - demonstrarChinese (Simplified): 证明 - 证实Chinese (Traditional): 證明 - 證實Hindi: साबित करना - प्रमाणित करनाArabic: يُثبت - يُبرهنBengali: প্রমাণ করাRussian: доказыватьJapanese: 証明するVietnamese: chứng minhKorean: 증명하다Turkish: kanıtlamakUrdu: ثابت کرناIndonesian: membuktikan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Can you prove your answer is correct?
basic
The scientist tried to prove his theory.
basic
He could not prove what he said.
basic
I just want to prove I'm ready for this job.
natural
She worked hard to prove everyone wrong.
natural
Do you always need to prove your point in every argument?
natural