PROVED

To proofread.

To make resistant, especially to water.

To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.

To test the activeness of yeast.

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

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

To turn out; to manifest.

Example: "It proved to be a cold day."

To turn out to be.

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

To put to the test, to make trial of.

Example: "The exception proves the rule."

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

Example: "To prove a will"

To experience.

To take a trial impression of; to take a proof of.

Example: "To prove a page"