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verbIf something proves to be true or to have a particular quality, it becomes clear after a period of time that it is true or has that quality.None of the rumours has ever been proved to be true.In the past this process of transition has often proven difficult....an experiment which was to prove a source of inspiration for many years to come.If you prove that something is true, you show by means of argument or evidence that it is definitely true.You brought this charge. You prove it!The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate....trying to prove how groups of animals have evolved.That made me hopping mad and determined to prove him wrong.History will prove him to have been right all along....a proven cause of cancer.If you prove yourself to have a certain good quality, you show by your actions that you have it.Margaret proved herself to be a good mother.As a composer he proved himself adept at large dramatic forms.A man needs time to prove himself.Few would argue that this team has experience and proven ability. B1

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definition	verb If something proves to be true or to have a particular quality, it becomes clear after a period of time that it is true or has that quality. None of the rumours has ever been proved to be true. In the past this process of transition has often proven difficult. ...an experiment which was to prove a source of inspiration for many years to come. If you prove that something is true, you show by means of argument or evidence that it is definitely true. You brought this charge. You prove it! The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate. ...trying to prove how groups of animals have evolved. That made me hopping mad and determined to prove him wrong. History will prove him to have been right all along. ...a proven cause of cancer. If you prove yourself to have a certain good quality, you show by your actions that you have it. Margaret proved herself to be a good mother. As a composer he proved himself adept at large dramatic forms. A man needs time to prove himself. Few would argue that this team has experience and proven ability.
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cefr-level	B1

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