The difference between Prove and Refute
When used as verbs, prove means to demonstrate that something is true or viable, whereas refute means to prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
Prove is also noun with the meaning: the process of dough proofing.
check bellow for the other definitions of Prove and Refute
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Prove as a verb (transitive):
To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.
Examples:
"I will prove that my method is more effective than yours."
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Prove as a verb (intransitive):
To turn out; to manifest.
Examples:
"It proved to be a cold day."
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Prove as a verb (copulative):
To turn out to be.
Examples:
"Have an exit strategy should your calculations prove incorrect."
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Prove as a verb (transitive):
To put to the test, to make trial of.
Examples:
"They took the experimental car to the proving-grounds."
"The exception proves the rule."
"The hypothesis has not been proven to our satisfaction."
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Prove as a verb (transitive):
To ascertain or establish the genuineness or validity of; to verify.
Examples:
"to prove a will"
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Prove as a verb (archaic, transitive):
To experience
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Prove as a verb (printing, dated, transitive):
To take a trial impression of; to take a proof of.
Examples:
"to prove a page"
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Prove as a verb:
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Prove as a noun (baking):
The process of dough proofing.
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Prove as a verb:
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Refute as a verb (transitive):
To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
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Refute as a verb (transitive):
To deny the truth or correctness of (something).