Proved: meaning, definitions and examples

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proved

 

[ pruːv ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mathematics

Demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument.

Synonyms

confirm, establish, verify

Examples of usage

  • He proved his theorem using complex equations.
  • The experiment proved that the hypothesis was correct.
  • The data proved the theory to be flawed.
Context #2 | Verb

testing

Be shown or found to be.

Synonyms

demonstrate, indicate, show

Examples of usage

  • The new drug proved effective in treating the disease.
  • Her dedication proved invaluable to the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "proved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 provado

🇮🇳 सिद्ध

🇩🇪 bewiesen

🇮🇩 terbukti

🇺🇦 доведений

🇵🇱 udowodniony

🇯🇵 証明された

🇫🇷 prouvé

🇪🇸 probado

🇹🇷 kanıtlanmış

🇰🇷 증명된

🇸🇦 مثبت

🇨🇿 prokázaný

🇸🇰 dokázaný

🇨🇳 证明了的

🇸🇮 dokazan

🇮🇸 sannaður

🇰🇿 дәлелденген

🇬🇪 დამტკიცებული

🇦🇿 sübut olunmuş

🇲🇽 probado

Etymology

The word 'proved' originated from the Middle English word 'proven', which came from the Old French word 'prover', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'probare' meaning 'to test, prove, or approve'. The sense of 'demonstrate the truth of' emerged in Middle English, and the word has been used in various contexts ever since.

See also: disprove, provable, prove, proven, reprove, unproven.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,272, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.