prove
verb (used with object)
to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument.
have proven
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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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And it would have proven more costly to retrofit than the Rose Bowl pool.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Philly Cheesesteaks, along with new hot Italian subs, have proven popular among younger consumers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
Still, yields have proven to be only loosely connected to oil prices in recent months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Things such as providing decent loos with an on-site cleaning team have proven popular, Castle says, as have the free shower facilities.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
If the last few months have proven anything, it's that I don't need more theory, but rather more experience with reality.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
