English · Word Candidate

prove

/ˈpɹuːv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: proves · proving · proved

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for; to bear out; to testify.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chứng minh sự thật hoặc hiệu quả

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Verb

Examples

[VV]e are able with playne demonſtration to proue, and vvith reaſon to perſvvade that in tymes paſt our fayth vvas alike, that then vve preached thinges correſpondent vnto the forme of faith already published of vs, ſo that none in this behalfe can repyne or gaynesay vs.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To turn out; to manifest.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xuất hiện hoặc thể hiện

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Verb

Examples

It proved to be a cold day.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The process of dough proofing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quá trình ủ bột

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Noun

Examples

You may also need to think about what the prove is doing to the loaf of bread — it is warming the dough and making it moist, allowing it to rise […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “prove” mean?

To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for; to bear out; to testify.

Is “prove” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.