Prove Definition
prove
verb
- be shown or be found to be; "She proved to be right"; "The medicine turned out to save her life"; "She turned up HIV positive"
- establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"; "The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture"
- provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence"
- prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
- put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
- increase in volume; "the dough rose slowly in the warm room"
- cause to puff up with a leaven; "unleavened bread"
- take a trial impression of
- obtain probate of; "prove a will"
"Prove" in song lyrics
See how prove is used in real songs:
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"what you want to do fool, I ain't got nothing to prove"
The 49ers — The Belts -
"It's not what you know, it's what you can prove"
Above the Law — Untouchable -
"It's not what you know, it's what cha can prove"
Above The Law
Words that rhyme with prove
Usage tips for "prove"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "prove" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for prove to find words that pair well.