Prove

/pɹuːv/

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts5 letters
Definition of Prove

verb

  1. To proofread.
  2. To make resistant, especially to water.
  3. To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.
  4. To test the activeness of yeast.

verb

  1. To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.

    "I will prove that my method is more effective than yours."

  2. To turn out; to manifest.

    "It proved to be a cold day."

  3. To turn out to be.

    "Have an exit strategy should your calculations prove incorrect."

  4. To put to the test, to make trial of.

    "The exception proves the rule."

  5. To ascertain or establish the genuineness or validity of; to verify.

    "to prove a will"

Anagrams of Prove

No exact anagrams found for "prove". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "prove" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Prove"

Prove is a 5-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Prove" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "prove" is a medium-scoring word.