prove
verb (used with object)
to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument.
proves
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present tense formof prove (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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That projection is not the official result - but it nearly always proves to be correct when all the votes are eventually counted.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
“At the end of the day, her winning proves a lot about what’s possible in South Carolina,” Sorgenfrey said.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026
However, if agreement proves impossible and an impasse is declared, a three-member arbitration panel would take over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
“But if inflation proves sticky enough to keep central banks hawkish, the resulting rise in real and nominal yields makes gold less attractive at the margin.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
I hope the universe proves me wrong and actually comes through—for both of us.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
