prove
verb (used with object)
to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument.
have proved
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present perfectof prove.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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Apple has since discontinued the Mac Pro as products like the Mac Mini have proved more popular.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Wrries about competition from short-form video have proved to be unfounded, in Pershing Square’s view, and Netflix has deep enough pockets to pay for the higher compute costs that could come from long-form high-quality video.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
But he says efforts to keep unwanted visitors out have proved futile, and he sees new evidence of trespassers frequently.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Kawakami-Shotton said, since starting her tours, the dinner sets made in England have proved to be a hit in Japan.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
These efforts to cope with human environment have proved a far greater challenge than the earlier struggle with nature.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
