prove

dimostrare, provare

Mostrare con fatti o prove che qualcosa è vero.

In inglese semplice: To show with facts or evidence that something is true.

• Can you prove it?
• The photos proved that she was there.
• He has proved his ability to solve difficult problems.

Come si usa: prove that… (The test proved that the water was safe.); prove something to someone (You do not need to prove anything to me.); prove someone/something + adjective (The evidence proved him innocent.)

Sinonimi: demonstrate, establish

Contrari: disprove

Espressioni comuni: prove something, prove a point, prove someone wrong

rivelarsi, risultare

Risultare una certa cosa o mostrare di avere una determinata qualità.

In inglese semplice: To turn out to be a particular thing or have a particular quality.

• The map proved useful.
• Her advice proved to be correct.
• The repairs have proved more expensive than expected.

Come si usa: prove + adjective (The task proved difficult.); prove to be something (The house proved to be a good investment.)

Sinonimi: turn out

Espressioni comuni: prove useful, prove to be, prove difficult, prove wrong