prove, übersetzung im Collins English Cobuild & Thesaurus Wörterbuch

prove (proves 3rd person present) (proving present participle) (proved past tense) (proved past participle) (proven past participle )

1  v-link If something proves to be true or to have a particular quality, it becomes clear after a period of time that it is true or has that quality.
We have been accused of exaggerating before, but unfortunately all our reports proved to be true...  V to-inf
In the past this process of transition has often proven difficult.  V adj
...an experiment which was to prove a source of inspiration for many years to come.  V n

2  verb If you prove that something is true, you show by means of argument or evidence that it is definitely true.
You brought this charge. You prove it!...  V n
The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate.  V that
...trying to prove how groups of animals have evolved...  V wh
That made me hopping mad and determined to prove him wrong...  V n adj
History will prove him to have been right all along.  V n to-inf
...a proven cause of cancer.  V-ed

3  verb If you prove yourself to have a certain good quality, you show by your actions that you have it.
Margaret proved herself to be a good mother...  V pron-refl to-inf
As a composer he proved himself adept at large dramatic forms...  V pron-refl adj
A man needs time to prove himself...  V pron-refl
Few would argue that this team has experience and proven ability.  V-ed, Also V pron-refl n, V that

4 If you prove a point, you show other people that you know something or can do something, although your action may have no other purpose.
♦ prove a point phrase V inflects
They made a 3,000 mile detour simply to prove a point.