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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Against Portugal in the previous round, 30-year-old midfielder Mikel Merino had proven himself as the joker in La Roja’s pack by scoring the winner in stoppage time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
BP’s investment in Princeton had proven an enormous success.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
He said jurors must be satisfied that the prosecution had proven the case against Sir Jeffrey beyond reasonable doubt before they could convict.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Asif Durrani, a former Pakistani ambassador to Tehran, said Pakistan had proven its importance with the talks, even if the first round did not lead to a deal.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
Mom guffawed, as if Henry’s statement had proven her point.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
