prove
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1. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment (verb.cognition)
| hyponym | : | prove oneself, |
| definition | : | show one's ability or courage (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | prove, |
| definition | : | prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | contradict, negate, |
| definition | : | prove negative; show to be false (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | stultify, |
| definition | : | prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence (verb.emotion) |
2. prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof (verb.cognition)
| domain category | : | math, mathematics, maths, |
| definition | : | a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement (noun.cognition) |
3. obtain probate of (verb.cognition)
| hypernym | : | authenticate, |
| definition | : | establish the authenticity of something (verb.cognition) |
| domain category | : | jurisprudence, law, |
| definition | : | the collection of rules imposed by authority (noun.group) |
4. provide evidence for (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | inform, |
| definition | : | impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | presume, |
| definition | : | constitute reasonable evidence for (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | abduce, adduce, cite, |
| definition | : | advance evidence for (verb.communication) |
| domain category | : | jurisprudence, law, |
| definition | : | the collection of rules imposed by authority (noun.group) |
5. take a trial impression of (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | impress, print, |
| definition | : | reproduce by printing (verb.creation) |
6. cause to puff up with a leaven (verb.motion)
| cause | : | prove, rise, |
| definition | : | increase in volume (verb.motion) |
7. increase in volume (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | grow, |
| definition | : | become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain (verb.change) |
8. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | control, verify, |
| definition | : | check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | float, |
| definition | : | circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | field-test, |
| definition | : | test something under the conditions under which it will actually be used (verb.social) |
9. be shown or be found to be (verb.stative)
| hypernym | : | be, |
| definition | : | have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun) (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | ensue, result, |
| definition | : | issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end (verb.stative) |
10. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | establishment, validation, |
| definition | : | the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof (noun.cognition) |
11. provide evidence for (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | evidence, grounds, |
| definition | : | your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | evidence, |
| definition | : | an indication that makes something evident (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | testimonial, testimony, |
| definition | : | something that serves as evidence (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | testimony, |
| definition | : | an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | evidence, |
| definition | : | (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved (noun.communication) |
12. cause to puff up with a leaven (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | leaven, leavening, |
| definition | : | a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid (noun.substance) |
13. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to (verb.social)
| derivation | : | examination, testing, |
| definition | : | the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | testing, |
| definition | : | the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | test, trial, |
| definition | : | the act of undergoing testing (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | examen, examination, |
| definition | : | a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | exam, examination, test, |
| definition | : | a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | examiner, quizzer, tester, |
| definition | : | someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications (noun.person) |
14. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | establishment, validation, |
| definition | : | the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof (noun.cognition) |
15. provide evidence for (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | evidence, grounds, |
| definition | : | your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | evidence, |
| definition | : | an indication that makes something evident (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | testimonial, testimony, |
| definition | : | something that serves as evidence (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | testimony, |
| definition | : | an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | evidence, |
| definition | : | (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved (noun.communication) |
16. cause to puff up with a leaven (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | leaven, leavening, |
| definition | : | a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid (noun.substance) |
17. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to (verb.social)
| derivation | : | examination, testing, |
| definition | : | the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | testing, |
| definition | : | the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | test, trial, |
| definition | : | the act of undergoing testing (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | examen, examination, |
| definition | : | a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | exam, examination, test, |
| definition | : | a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | examiner, quizzer, tester, |
| definition | : | someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications (noun.person) |
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