prove
verb
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establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experimentshow
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prove formally
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obtain probate of“prove a will”
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provide evidence forshow
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take a trial impression of
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cause to puff up with a leavenraise
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increase in volumerise
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put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use totest
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be shown or be found to be“They proved to be right.”turn out