Proove vs. Prove

Proove vs. Prove — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Proove and Prove

Prooveverb

obsolete spelling of prove

Proveverb

(transitive) To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.

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

Prooveverb

misspelling of prove

Proveverb

(intransitive) To turn out; to manifest.

It proved to be a cold day.

Proveverb

(copulative) To turn out to be.

Have an exit strategy should your calculations prove incorrect.

Proveverb

(transitive) To put to the test, to make trial of.

They took the experimental car to the proving-grounds.The exception proves the rule.
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Proveverb

(transitive) To ascertain or establish the genuineness or validity of; to verify.

to prove a will

Proveverb

To experience

Proveverb

To take a trial impression of; to take a proof of.

to prove a page

Provenoun

(baking) The process of dough proofing.

Proveverb

be shown or be found to be;

She proved to be rightThe medicine turned out to save her lifeShe turned up HIV positive

Proveverb

establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment;

The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compoundThe mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture
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Proveverb

provide evidence for;

The blood test showed that he was the fatherHer behavior testified to her incompetence

Proveverb

prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof

Proveverb

put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to;

This approach has been tried with good resultsTest this recipe

Proveverb

increase in volume;

the dough rose slowly in the warm room

Proveverb

cause to puff up with a leaven;

unleavened bread

Proveverb

take a trial impression of

Proveverb

obtain probate of;

prove a will