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Irregular verb

prove

/pruːv/

Base
prove
Past simple
proved
Past participle
proved / proven

Usage

The past simple is always proved; proven is an accepted alternative for the participle, especially as an adjective, as in a proven method.

Meaning

  • to show that something is true

Example

The test has proven that the material is safe.

She proved her point with clear evidence.

Time has proved him right.