# proved

Pronunciation: say "PROOVD" /ˈpɹuːvd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of prove. — simple past and past participle of prove
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of prove. Use this form when talking about showing something was true earlier.
   - _The detective proved the suspect's guilt beyond any doubt._
   - _His early theory has proved correct in every test since._

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