prove

verb

1. be shown or be found to be

   verb.stative

   Examples

   She proved to be right.

   Synonyms turn out turn up

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

   verb.cognition

   Synonyms demonstrate establish shew show

   Antonyms confute disprove

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. provide evidence for

   verb.communication

   Synonyms bear witness evidence show testify

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof

   verb.cognition

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

   verb.social

   Synonyms essay examine test try try out

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. increase in volume

   verb.motion

   Synonyms rise

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. cause to puff up with a leaven

   verb.motion

   Synonyms leaven raise

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. take a trial impression of

   verb.creation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

9. obtain probate of

   verb.cognition

   Examples

   Prove a will.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

10. To try or to ascertain by an experiment, or by a test or standard; to test; as, to <i>prove</i> the strength of gunpowder or of ordnance; to <i>prove</i> the contents of a vessel by a standard measure.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

11. To make trial; to essay.

    verb

    Source: webster1913