Definition of Prove

Verb: prove (proved,proven) proov

Be shown or be found to be
"She proved to be right";
- turn out, turn up
Make clear the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
"The experiment proved the instability of the compound";
- demonstrate, establish, show, shew [Brit, archaic]
(law) provide evidence for
- testify, bear witness, evidence, show
(mathematics) Demonstrate by a mathematical or formal proof
Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
"prove this recipe";
- test, try, try out, examine, essay, trial
Increase in volume
"the dough proved slowly in the warm room";
- rise
Cause to puff up with a leaven
- raise, leaven
Take a trial impression of
(law) obtain probate of
"prove a will"