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adjective

Definition of provednext
as in proven

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verb

past tense of prove
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as in demonstrated
to show the existence or truth of by evidence the prosecutor used DNA evidence to prove the defendant's guilt

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as in emerged
to come to be the new automobile engine design proved impractical

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as in established
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 2 Oct. 2023.

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