prove
gb/pɹˈuv/ us/pɹˈuv/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 700
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
B1
action
1
Show truth with evidence
To show that something is true by giving facts or reasons.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to prove [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'prove' with 'test'; 'prove' means to show it is true, while 'test' means to check if it is true.
Visawe
demonstrate (Often used in academic or formal contexts to mean showing by example or experiment.)
Vinyume
disprove (Means to show that something is false or incorrect.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
prove innocence
|prove a point
|prove wrong
|prove theory
Mada
law
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Kitenzi
B2
action
2
Show ability or quality
To show what you can do or what you are like by your actions.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to prove [oneself]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this sense with proving facts; here it is about showing qualities or skills.
Visawe
establish (In this context, means to show something clearly, often over time.)
Vinyume
fail (To be unsuccessful in showing ability or worth.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
prove oneself
|prove capability
|prove worth
Mada
work
|sports
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- He proved himself as a reliable leader.
- The young player proved her talent during the match.
- She proved she could manage the project effectively.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I want to prove I can do it.
- She proved she is a good student.
- He proved himself at work.
Kitenzi
technical
B2
action
3
Test to confirm quality
To check something to see if it works well or is correct.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to prove [equipment/system/theory]
Visawe
verify (Often used in technical contexts for confirming correctness or accuracy.)
Vinyume
invalidate (To show that something is not valid or correct.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
prove concept
|prove design
|prove system
Mada
engineering
|science
|technology
|work
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- They proved the machine works.
- We proved the idea in a test.
- The team proved the plan is safe.
Kitenzi
technical
B1
action
4
Let dough rise before baking
To let bread dough get bigger before you bake it.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to prove [dough/bread]
Visawe
ferment (In baking, refers specifically to the yeast causing dough to rise.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
prove dough
|prove bread
Mada
cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Let the bread prove for an hour.
- We proved the dough before baking.
- The baker is proving the bread now.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
prove
IPA
GB/pɹˈuv/
US/pɹˈuv/
Silabi na mkazo
prove (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (prove)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: prove
- 3rd Person Singular: proves
- Present Participle: proving
- Past: proved
- Past Participle: proved
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.