prove
VERB
/pruv/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH P
prove is a valid 5-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3R1O1V4E1
3 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING
What does prove mean?
VERB · 9 SENSES
1
Provide evidence for.
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2
Cause to puff up with a leaven.
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3
Increase in volume.
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4
Be shown or be found to be.
“She proved to be right”
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5
Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to.
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6
Establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment.
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7
Obtain probate of.
“prove a will”
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8
Prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof.
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9
Take a trial impression of.
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