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as in proven
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proved
verb
past tense of prove
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1
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
- the prosecutor used DNA evidence to prove the defendant's guilt
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2
to come to be
- the new automobile engine design proved impractical
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3
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
- proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage
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“Proved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proved. Accessed 21 Jan. 2022.
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