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proved

/ˈpɹuːvd/

A form of prove — To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for; to bear out; to testify.

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proven established evidenced tested tried well-tried verified

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Meanings

verb

participlepastsimple past and past participle of prove
Synonyms: proven

Synonyms & antonyms

More synonyms by meaning

adjectiveestablished beyond doubt

Similar

proven established evidenced tested tried well-tried verified

Opposite

Also see

established proven tried verified well-tried

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with proved

approved moved removed improved immoved

Cite this entry

APA

proved. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/proved

MLA

“proved.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/proved. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “proved,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/proved.

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