erweisen
Translation
to prove, to show, to turn out to be
Examples
Er erwies ihm einen Dienst.
He did him a service.
Die Nachricht erwies sich als falsch.
The news proved to be false.
Er erwies sich als wahrer Freund.
He proved to be a true friend.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((als sth.)) erweisen to prove to be (sth.) The information proved to be useful.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) erweisen to show/render (sth.) to (sb.) He showed her his respect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beweisen, zeigen, sich herausstellen
Etymology
Prefix 'er-' (indicating achievement or result) + 'weisen' (to show, to point). To point out a result, hence 'to prove'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'weisen' (to show) with the result-oriented prefix 'er-'. You are 'showing' something to be true conclusively.