prove
gb/pɹˈuv/ us/pɹˈuv/
B1
Angielski
~ 700
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Czasownik
B1
action
1
Show truth with evidence
To show that something is true by giving facts or reasons.
Schemat użycia:
to prove [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'prove' with 'test'; 'prove' means to show it is true, while 'test' means to check if it is true.
Synonimy
demonstrate (Often used in academic or formal contexts to mean showing by example or experiment.)
Antonimy
disprove (Means to show that something is false or incorrect.)
Kolokacje
prove innocence
|prove a point
|prove wrong
|prove theory
Tematy
law
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Czasownik
B2
action
2
Show ability or quality
To show what you can do or what you are like by your actions.
Schemat użycia:
to prove [oneself]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this sense with proving facts; here it is about showing qualities or skills.
Synonimy
establish (In this context, means to show something clearly, often over time.)
Antonimy
fail (To be unsuccessful in showing ability or worth.)
Kolokacje
prove oneself
|prove capability
|prove worth
Tematy
work
|sports
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- He proved himself as a reliable leader.
- The young player proved her talent during the match.
- She proved she could manage the project effectively.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I want to prove I can do it.
- She proved she is a good student.
- He proved himself at work.
Czasownik
technical
B2
action
3
Test to confirm quality
To check something to see if it works well or is correct.
Schemat użycia:
to prove [equipment/system/theory]
Synonimy
verify (Often used in technical contexts for confirming correctness or accuracy.)
Antonimy
invalidate (To show that something is not valid or correct.)
Kolokacje
prove concept
|prove design
|prove system
Tematy
engineering
|science
|technology
|work
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- They proved the machine works.
- We proved the idea in a test.
- The team proved the plan is safe.
Czasownik
technical
B1
action
4
Let dough rise before baking
To let bread dough get bigger before you bake it.
Schemat użycia:
to prove [dough/bread]
Synonimy
ferment (In baking, refers specifically to the yeast causing dough to rise.)
Kolokacje
prove dough
|prove bread
Tematy
cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Let the bread prove for an hour.
- We proved the dough before baking.
- The baker is proving the bread now.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
prove
IPA
GB/pɹˈuv/
US/pɹˈuv/
Sylaby i akcent
prove (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (prove)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: prove
- 3rd Person Singular: proves
- Present Participle: proving
- Past: proved
- Past Participle: proved
Rodzina wyrazów
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
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.