prove in German
prove in German is beweisen, zeigen, herausstellen — prove means to show, by evidence or argument, that something is true.
prove in German
beweisen
(transitive) To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for; to bear out; to testify.
zeigen
(transitive) To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for; to bear out; to testify.
herausstellen
(transitive) To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for; to bear out; to testify.
prüfen
(transitive) To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for; to bear out; to testify.
What does "prove" mean?
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verb To show, by evidence or argument, that something is true.
"Can you prove that you were at home last night?"
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verb To turn out to be, after time or testing.
"The old car proved reliable on our long journey north."
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verb In baking, to let dough rise before it's baked.
"Cover the bowl and leave the bread to prove until it doubles."
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prove in a sentence
- Can you prove that you were at home last night?
- The new data proved the theory correct.
- The old car proved reliable on our long journey north.
- He proved a better cook than any of us expected.
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What is "prove" in German?
"prove" in German is beweisen, zeigen, herausstellen. prove means: To show, by evidence or argument, that something is true.
How do you use "prove" in a sentence?
Example: "Can you prove that you were at home last night?" In German, "prove" is beweisen, zeigen, herausstellen.
Are there other ways to say "prove" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "prove": beweisen, zeigen, herausstellen, prüfen.
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