Prove out
Succeed, turn out well, as in Farm-raised trout has proved out so well that the fish industry plans to experiment with other species. [ Mid-1900s ]
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verb (used with object), proved, proved or proven, proving. 1. to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one’s claim. 2. Law. to establish the authenticity or validity of (a will); probate. 3. to give demonstration of by action. 4. to subject to a test, experiment, comparison, analysis, or […]
- Proverb
noun 1. a short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin, that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought; adage; saw. 2. a wise saying or precept; a didactic sentence. 3. a person or thing that is commonly regarded as an embodiment or representation of some quality; byword. 4. Bible. a profound saying, […]
- Pro-verb
noun, Grammar. 1. a word that can substitute for a verb or verb phrase, as do in They never attend board meetings, but we do regularly.
- Proverbed
noun 1. a short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin, that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought; adage; saw. 2. a wise saying or precept; a didactic sentence. 3. a person or thing that is commonly regarded as an embodiment or representation of some quality; byword. 4. Bible. a profound saying, […]
- Proverbial
adjective 1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a proverb: proverbial brevity. 2. expressed in a proverb or proverbs: proverbial wisdom. 3. of the nature of or resembling a proverb: proverbial sayings. 4. having been made the subject of a proverb: the proverbial barn door which is closed too late. 5. having become an object […]