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be proven
[/bi ˈpruːvən/]
verb
ser provado
1.
to be demonstrated or shown to be true through evidence or argument
The theory was proven correct by the experiment.
A teoria foi provada como correta pelo experimento.
2.
to be tested and found to be effective or reliable
This method has been proven to work in practice.
Este método foi provado funcionar na prática.
3.
to be established or confirmed as fact
His innocence was proven in court.
Sua inocência foi provada em tribunal.
Synonyms
be demonstrated
be shown
be verified
be confirmed
be established
be substantiated
Antonyms
be disproven
be refuted
be disputed
be invalidated
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser provado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser provado
No significant regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
ser provado
No significant regional variation
Portugal
ser provado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally 'ficar provado'
Related Idioms & Phrases
proof is in the pudding
put to the test
stand up in court
beyond a shadow of a doubt
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