proven

/ ˈpruːvən /

verb

1. a past participle of prove

2. See not proven

adjective

1. tried; tested

   a proven method

Other Word Forms

• provenly adverb

Example Sentences

Overtaking is difficult in Singapore, but McLaren have proven to have an advantage on tyre usage, especially in hot conditions.

From BBC

Tuchel had said he was convinced his side were moving in the right direction and he was proven right in that impressive performance.

From BBC

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said in a video statement Monday that detectives have collected evidence showing “the initial details that Caden texted to his family, were proven to be false — completely made up.”

From Los Angeles Times

Young faced 39 charges and, in September 2024, a UKA disciplinary panel found nine of those proven "wholly or in part", with seven of them serious.

From BBC

"Around the steel industry there has unfortunately been an air of uncertainty for quite some time, but it has proven to be very resilient," said Runtech head of operations Joe Roderick.

From BBC

Related Words

• accurate 
• authentic 
• binding 
• compelling 
• conclusive 
• credible 
• good 
• lawful 
• legal 
• legitimate 
• logical 
• original 
• persuasive 
• solid 
• true 
• well-founded