proves

verb

Definition of provesnext
present tense third-person singular of prove
1
as in demonstrates
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
as in emerges
to come to be the new automobile engine design proved impractical

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3
as in establishes
to gain full recognition or acceptance of proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage

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“Proves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proves. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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