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Prove

pruv
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
600 - 700
600 - 700
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.

bewijzen, uitwijzen, blijken, aantonen

Betekenissen van Prove in het Nederlands

bewijzen

Voorbeeld:
You need to prove your identity.
Je moet je identiteit bewijzen.
The scientist aims to prove his theory.
De wetenschapper is van plan zijn theorie te bewijzen.
Gebruik: formalContext: Used in legal, academic, or scientific contexts where evidence is required.
Opmerking: This meaning is often used in contexts involving logic, mathematics, or law.

uitwijzen

Voorbeeld:
The test will prove whether you are ready.
De test zal uitwijzen of je klaar bent.
The results proved him right.
De resultaten wezen uit dat hij gelijk had.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Used in situations to indicate that something has been confirmed or clarified.
Opmerking: This usage implies that the outcome shows a certain result or truth.

blijken

Voorbeeld:
It proves to be a challenging task.
Het blijkt een uitdagende taak te zijn.
He proved to be a great leader.
Hij bleek een geweldige leider te zijn.
Gebruik: informalContext: Commonly used in everyday conversations to express outcomes or realizations.
Opmerking: This is often used when the result of something becomes apparent after a period of time.

aantonen

Voorbeeld:
Can you prove your point with evidence?
Kun je je punt aantonen met bewijs?
She wants to prove her skills in the competition.
Ze wil haar vaardigheden aantonen in de competitie.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Used in discussions or debates where evidence or demonstration is required.
Opmerking: This verb is often used in academic or professional settings to emphasize demonstration or presentation.

Synoniemen van Prove

demonstrate

To demonstrate means to show evidence or proof of something.
Voorbeeld: She demonstrated her theory through a series of experiments.
Opmerking: Demonstrate often involves a practical or visual presentation to prove a point.

confirm

To confirm means to establish the truth or correctness of something.
Voorbeeld: The results of the research confirmed their hypothesis.
Opmerking: Confirm implies verifying or validating existing beliefs or facts.

verify

To verify means to check or confirm the accuracy of something.
Voorbeeld: Please verify your identity before accessing the secure area.
Opmerking: Verify is often used in the context of checking the authenticity or accuracy of information.

substantiate

To substantiate means to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
Voorbeeld: The witness was able to substantiate her claims with strong evidence.
Opmerking: Substantiate emphasizes the act of providing solid evidence to back up a claim.

validate

To validate means to confirm or prove the validity or truth of something.
Voorbeeld: The certificate validated her qualifications for the job.
Opmerking: Validate implies ensuring that something meets the required standards or criteria.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Prove

Prove someone wrong

To demonstrate that someone's belief or statement is incorrect by showing evidence or achieving success contrary to their expectations.
Voorbeeld: She worked hard to prove her doubters wrong by succeeding in her new job.
Opmerking: This phrase emphasizes demonstrating the inaccuracy of someone's belief or statement rather than simply showing something to be true.

Prove oneself

To demonstrate one's abilities, worth, or skills through actions or achievements.
Voorbeeld: He had to prove himself in the new team by consistently delivering excellent results.
Opmerking: This phrase focuses on demonstrating one's own capabilities or worth, often in a new situation or to gain acceptance.

Prove a point

To demonstrate or establish the validity or correctness of one's argument, opinion, or belief through actions or evidence.
Voorbeeld: She wanted to prove a point about the importance of teamwork by completing the project solo.
Opmerking: This phrase indicates an intention to demonstrate the validity of a specific argument or opinion, rather than just showing something to be true.

Stand to reason

To be logical or reasonable based on the available evidence or facts.
Voorbeeld: Given the evidence, it stands to reason that the company's profits will increase this quarter.
Opmerking: This phrase implies that a particular conclusion is logical or expected based on the information provided, without the need for further proof.

Prove a theory

To provide evidence or conduct experiments that support or validate a particular scientific idea or hypothesis.
Voorbeeld: Scientists conducted experiments to prove the theory of relativity proposed by Einstein.
Opmerking: This phrase specifically refers to providing evidence to support a scientific theory or hypothesis, differentiating it from proving in a general sense.

Prove someone right

To confirm or validate someone's belief, prediction, or judgment by demonstrating its accuracy through actions or outcomes.
Voorbeeld: Her excellent performance proved her mentor right in recommending her for the promotion.
Opmerking: This phrase emphasizes validating someone's belief or prediction, contrasting with proving someone wrong by showing their belief to be incorrect.

Prove to be

To demonstrate or show through evidence or events that something is true, effective, or valuable.
Voorbeeld: The new evidence proved to be crucial in solving the cold case.
Opmerking: This phrase highlights the outcome of demonstrating something to be true or effective, focusing on the result rather than the process of proving.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Prove

Prove it

A casual way of asking someone to provide evidence or demonstrate the truth of a statement.
Voorbeeld: Can you prove it? I don't believe you.
Opmerking: Uses a more informal and direct approach compared to 'prove.'

Prove me wrong

A challenge to show evidence that contradicts one's belief or statement.
Voorbeeld: I think I'm right, but if you can prove me wrong, I'll reconsider.
Opmerking: Takes a confrontational tone compared to 'prove.'

Prove your worth

To demonstrate one's value, abilities, or skills through actions or achievements.
Voorbeeld: You'll have to prove your worth before we can consider giving you the promotion.
Opmerking: Focuses on demonstrating value rather than simply showing evidence.

Prove a concept

To validate or demonstrate the feasibility of an idea or hypothesis.
Voorbeeld: We need to prove the concept before investing in the full project.
Opmerking: Specifically refers to testing the viability of a concept rather than proving it definitively.

Prove your mettle

To demonstrate one's ability to cope with difficulty or pressure.
Voorbeeld: Only when faced with challenges can you prove your mettle.
Opmerking: Emphasizes demonstrating resilience or ability in challenging situations, rather than simply proving something.

Prove - Voorbeelden

I need to prove my innocence.
Ik moet mijn onschuld bewijzen.
Can you prove that this product is safe?
Kun je bewijzen dat dit product veilig is?
The DNA evidence proved his guilt.
Het DNA bewijs bewees zijn schuld.

Grammatica van Prove

Prove - Werkwoord (Verb) / Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form)
Lemma: prove
Vervoegingen
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): proved
Werkwoord, voltooid deelwoord (Verb, past participle): proved
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): proving
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): proves
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): prove
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): prove
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
prove bevat 1 lettergrepen: prove
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈprüv
prove , ˈprüv (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Prove - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
prove: 600 - 700 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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