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proves

/pɹuːvz/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To proofread.
  2. To make resistant, especially to water.
  3. To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.
  4. To test the activeness of yeast.
  5. The process of dough proofing.
  6. To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.
  7. To turn out; to manifest.
  8. To turn out to be.
  9. To put to the test, to make trial of.
  10. To ascertain or establish the genuineness or validity of; to verify.
  11. To experience.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

evidence(English)demonstrate(English)establish(English)examine(English)bear witness(English)show(English)testify(English)test(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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