—used to ask why someone is behaving in a way that seems unreasonable What are you trying to prove by behaving so recklessly?

The reason why we want to prove ourselves when feeling criticised or misunderstood, we are deep down not confident of ourselves. When we rely on others for validating our self-worth, we get easily hurt and vulnerable. We don’t need other people to validate ourselves if we already feel worthy and enough.

There are many situations in which you have to prove that you are who you are. Two examples are cashing a check and registering to vote. ID cards, especially those with your picture, allow you to prove your identity quickly. People can also use ID cards for security purposes.

Proven sentence example

1. Nishani had proven she could bring the planet back to life.
2. Both of you have proven your loyalty.
3. But at the time the doctrine was in force, MAD was effective (or at least, not proven ineffective).
4. She.

The definition of proven is something that has been verified or authenticated. An example of proven is the fact of the earth being round; proven fact.

Several readers have asked for clarification on the words proved and proven. Both are forms of the verb prove: “to demonstrate or establish as true.” The form proven is an irregular past participle form. One can say either, He has proved his theory, or He has proven his theory.

As a past participle, proven is the accepted form in Scotland and the preferred form throughout North America. Proved tends to be the word of choice in England, although even the British use proven on occasion. However, its use as a past participle of prove is widely accepted by dictionaries and style guides.

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past tense of proof is proofed.