prove
verb (used with object)
to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument.
had proven
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past perfectof prove.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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From then on, Hoxha took complete control of the island, building a settlement, banning foreigners, and limiting access even for Albanians—other than those who had proven their loyalty to his regime.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
It said though there was "no one reason why a school has to take the difficult decision to close", for some the tax changes had "proven a bridge too far during an already challenging time".
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
BP’s investment in Princeton had proven an enormous success.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
A Black president occupied the Oval Office; Twitter had proven essential to pro-democracy movements in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
He had proven to himself that he should get married.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
