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prove
/pɹuːv/
verb
To proofread.
To make resistant, especially to water.
To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.
noun
The process of dough proofing.
verb
To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.
"I will prove that my method is more effective than yours."
To turn out; to manifest.
"It proved to be a cold day."
To turn out to be.
"Have an exit strategy should your calculations prove incorrect."
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