be proven

Frequency: 8.525.4 per million words

Used to state that something has been demonstrated to be true or effective.

provenVERBS + proven

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Examples (10)

  • The theory has been proven correct by recent experiments.
  • His innocence will be proven in court.
  • The new method must be proven effective before adoption.
  • The juice is clinically proven to reduce cholesterol.
  • All claims need to be proven with solid evidence.
  • The effectiveness of the vaccine had been proven in clinical trials years ago.
  • She hoped her dedication would be proven over time.
  • Unless it can be proven otherwise, we assume it's true.
  • It was later proven that the accusations were false.
  • The suspect's alibi could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.