prove: Meaning and Definition of

prove

1. to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim.
2. to establish the authenticity or validity of (a will); probate.
3. to give demonstration of by action.
4. to subject to a test, experiment, comparison, analysis, or the like, to determine quality, amount, acceptability, characteristics, etc.: to prove ore.
5. to show (oneself&hasp;) to have the character or ability expected of one, esp. through one's actions.
6. to verify the correctness or validity of by mathematical demonstration or arithmetical proof.
7. to take a trial impression of (type, a cut, etc.).
8. to cause (dough) to rise to the necessary lightness.
9. to experience.

1. to turn out: The experiment proved to be successful.
2. to be found by trial or experience to be: His story proved false.
3. (of dough) to rise to a specified lightness: Leave covered until it has proved.