LEARNit Dictionary

prove

linking verb
B1
1
B1
to use facts, evidence, etc. to show that something is true
اثبات کردن, ثابت کردن, به اثبات رساندن
see also proof
2
B2
if something proves dangerous, expensive, etc. or if it proves to be dangerous, etc., you discover that it is dangerous, etc. over a period of time
ثابت شدن, آشکار شدن, روشن شدن
The strategy has proved successful.
The new system has proved popular with our clients.
It was proving extremely difficult to establish the truth.
I have some information that may prove useful.
The opposition proved too strong for him.
The play proved a great success.
Shares in the industry proved a poor investment.
His lack of experience may prove a problem in a crisis.
The promotion proved to be a turning point in his career.
Their fears proved to be groundless.
synonym turn out(1)
3
B2
to show other people how good you are at doing something or that you are capable of doing something
اثبات کردن, ثابت کردن, شایستگی را نشان دادن
He constantly feels he has to prove himself to others.
She wants a chance to prove herself.
4
to show other people that you are a particular type of person or that you have a particular quality
اثبات کردن, به اثبات رساندن
He proved himself determined to succeed.
She proved herself to be a skilful negotiator.
5
to swell(= become larger or rounder) before being baked because of the action of yeast; to leave bread dough to prove
ور آمدن
While the dough is proving, crumble the feta and chop the olives.
Prove the dough until it has doubled in size.
compare rise(16)