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proved

Pronunciation: [pruːvd]

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Learn how to use proved in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “demonstration”

(verb) to show that something is true or correct. When you prove something, you give evidence or reasons that make it clear to others that it's real or accurate.

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She proved her point with strong facts and examples.

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He didn't prove his theory, and many people disagreed with him.

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How did you prove that your answer was right?

Context: “testing”

(verb) to test or show that something is effective or works well. When something is proved, it means it has been checked and shown to perform as expected.

Example

The new medicine was proved to be effective in curing the disease.

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The idea was not proved to work, so they had to find a different solution.

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What experiments were conducted to prove its effectiveness?

How to pronounce proved

Pronunciation: [pruːvd]

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