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(v) be shown or be found to be
(v) establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
(v) provide evidence for
(v) prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
(v) put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
(v) increase in volume
(v) cause to puff up with a leaven
(v) take a trial impression of
(v) obtain probate of

Men are trying to prove that they are no corporate slave.
Ian Wilmut, the Scottish scientist who created Dolly the sheep in 1996, had to provide such samples to prove to skeptics that he had created history's first mammalian clone.
Not only did he learn the proofs in the books, he also tackled the new theories by trying to prove them on his own.

"Although the court's decision in this case might be seen as a mere adjunct to Heller," Justice Stevens wrote, "the consequences could prove far more destructive - quite literally - to our nation's communities and to our constitutional...
on Jul 1, 2010 By: John Paul Stevens Source: Examiner.com
The gulf disaster, he said, "may prove to be the result of human error - or corporations taking dangerous short cuts that compromised safety," but the nation "must acknowledge that there are inherent risks to drilling four miles beneath the...
on Jun 2, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: Bellona
"Back then it was a different culture," Rodriguez said. "It was very loose. I was young, I was stupid, I was naÃ¯ve. I wanted to prove to everyone that I was worth being one of the greatest players of all time."
on Feb 9, 2009 By: Alex Rodriguez Source: MLB.com