prove
gb/pɹˈuv/ us/pɹˈuv/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 700
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
B1
action
1
Show truth with evidence
To show that something is true by giving facts or reasons.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to prove [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'prove' with 'test'; 'prove' means to show it is true, while 'test' means to check if it is true.
Συνώνυμα
demonstrate (Often used in academic or formal contexts to mean showing by example or experiment.)
Αντώνυμα
disprove (Means to show that something is false or incorrect.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
prove innocence
|prove a point
|prove wrong
|prove theory
Θέματα
law
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- She proved her innocence with new evidence.
- This experiment will prove whether the theory is correct.
- The lawyer tried to prove his client's case.
- He proved that he could handle the job under pressure.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I can prove my answer is right.
- She proved she was a good worker.
- They proved the idea works.
- He proved his story was true.
Ρήμα
B2
action
2
Show ability or quality
To show what you can do or what you are like by your actions.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to prove [oneself]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this sense with proving facts; here it is about showing qualities or skills.
Συνώνυμα
establish (In this context, means to show something clearly, often over time.)
Αντώνυμα
fail (To be unsuccessful in showing ability or worth.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
prove oneself
|prove capability
|prove worth
Θέματα
work
|sports
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- He proved himself as a reliable leader.
- The young player proved her talent during the match.
- She proved she could manage the project effectively.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I want to prove I can do it.
- She proved she is a good student.
- He proved himself at work.
Ρήμα
technical
B2
action
3
Test to confirm quality
To check something to see if it works well or is correct.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to prove [equipment/system/theory]
Συνώνυμα
verify (Often used in technical contexts for confirming correctness or accuracy.)
Αντώνυμα
invalidate (To show that something is not valid or correct.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
prove concept
|prove design
|prove system
Θέματα
engineering
|science
|technology
|work
Παραδείγματα
- The engineers proved the new engine design before production.
- We need to prove the safety system before use.
- The device was proved in extreme conditions.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- They proved the machine works.
- We proved the idea in a test.
- The team proved the plan is safe.
Ρήμα
technical
B1
action
4
Let dough rise before baking
To let bread dough get bigger before you bake it.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to prove [dough/bread]
Συνώνυμα
ferment (In baking, refers specifically to the yeast causing dough to rise.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
prove dough
|prove bread
Θέματα
cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- Leave the dough to prove for one hour.
- The baker is proving the bread before putting it in the oven.
- You should prove the dough in a warm place.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Let the bread prove for an hour.
- We proved the dough before baking.
- The baker is proving the bread now.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
prove
IPA
GB/pɹˈuv/
US/pɹˈuv/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
prove (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (prove)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: prove
- 3rd Person Singular: proves
- Present Participle: proving
- Past: proved
- Past Participle: proved
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
proves
verb
proving
verb
proved
verb
Core family
proof
noun B1
provable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
disprove
verb
unproven
adjective
Advanced or less common
disproof
noun
Εκφράσεις
prove a point
1/pɹˈuv ə pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
Show argument is correct
To show that your idea or opinion is right by doing something.
Παραδείγματα
- He only joined the contest to prove a point.
- She proved her point with clear evidence.
the exception proves the rule
1/ðə ɪksˈɛpʃən pɹˈuvz ðə ɹˈul/
idiom
An exception supports a general rule
A rare case shows that a general rule is usually true.
Παραδείγματα
- In most cities, shops close early, but here they're open late – the exception proves the rule.
- Her success without training is rare; the exception proves the rule.
prove someone wrong
1/pɹˈuv sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Show someone is incorrect
To show that what someone said or thought is not true.
Παραδείγματα
- She proved him wrong by finishing the race first.
- She proved them wrong by finishing first in the race.
- I love proving people wrong when they doubt me.
- The results proved me wrong.