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proved Meaning & Definition

/ˈpɹuːvd/

What Does Proved Mean?

Proved is used as a verb meaning simple past and past participle of prove.

Proved at a Glance

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ˈpɹuːvd/
Synonymsestablished, verified and tested
Antonymsunproven and unproved

Proved Definition (Verb)

  1. simple past and past participle of prove

Verb

  1. To proofread.
  2. To make resistant, especially to water.
  3. To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.
  4. To test the activeness of yeast.

Verb

  1. To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.

    I will prove that my method is more effective than yours.

  2. To turn out; to manifest.

    It proved to be a cold day.

  3. To turn out to be.

    Have an exit strategy should your calculations prove incorrect.

  4. To put to the test, to make trial of.

    The exception proves the rule.

  5. To ascertain or establish the genuineness or validity of; to verify.

    to prove a will

  6. To experience.
  7. To take a trial impression of; to take a proof of.

    to prove a page

Synonyms of Proved

Proved synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Proved

Proved in a Sentence

I will prove that my method is more effective than yours.

It proved to be a cold day.

Have an exit strategy should your calculations prove incorrect.

The exception proves the rule.

to prove a will

to prove a page

Word Forms & Grammar

proved

Words That Rhyme With Proved

Frequently Asked Questions About Proved

What part of speech is proved?

Proved is a verb.

What is another word for proved?

Words with a similar meaning to proved include established, verified and tested. See the full list of proved synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of proved?

Antonyms of proved include unproven and unproved.

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