prove
verb (used with object)
to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument.
has proven
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present perfectof prove (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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This has proven true in recent editions of the climate pattern.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Age verification for social media users is becoming increasingly popular by regulators around the world, though implementing such policies has proven complex and difficult.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Big Tech companies increasingly have to justify their heavy artificial-intelligence spending to investors, and Microsoft’s stock has proven a major battleground for this trend.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Despite being the oldest player in the NBA, at 41 years old, James has proven he has plenty left in the tank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Securing a revolution has proven to be a much more daunting assignment than winning one.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
