proved
Translation
proved, demonstrated, turned out
Examples
The evidence proved his innocence.
The evidence proved his innocence.
The journey proved more difficult than expected.
The journey proved more difficult than expected.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) demonstrated the truth of (sth.). The evidence proved his innocence.
((to be sth.)) turned out to be (sth.). The journey proved more difficult.
Similar Words
Synonyms: demonstrated, verified, confirmed; Antonyms: disproved, refuted
Etymology
The past tense and past participle form of the verb 'prove', from Latin 'probare' (to test).
Memory Tips
This is the simple past tense of 'prove'. Remember it for actions that happened in the past, like 'Yesterday, he proved it'.