ALL meanings of proved
prove
P p - verb with object proved to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim. 1
- verb with object proved Law. to establish the authenticity or validity of (a will); probate. 1
- verb with object proved to give demonstration of by action. 1
- verb with object proved to subject to a test, experiment, comparison, analysis, or the like, to determine quality, amount, acceptability, characteristics, etc.: to prove ore. 1
- verb with object proved to show (oneself) to have the character or ability expected of one, especially through one's actions. 1
- verb with object proved Mathematics. to verify the correctness or validity of by mathematical demonstration or arithmetical proof. 1
- verb with object proved Also, proof. Printing. to take a trial impression of (type, a cut, etc.). 1
- verb with object proved to cause (dough) to rise to the necessary lightness. 1
- verb with object proved Archaic. to experience. 1
- verb without object proved to turn out: The experiment proved to be successful. 1
- verb without object proved to be found by trial or experience to be: His story proved false. 1
- verb without object proved (of dough) to rise to a specified lightness: Leave covered until it has proved. 1