verb
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To proofread.
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To make resistant, especially to water.
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To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.
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To test the activeness of yeast.
noun
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The process of dough proofing.
verb
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To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.
example
I will prove that my method is more effective than yours.
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To turn out; to manifest.
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It proved to be a cold day.
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To turn out to be.
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Have an exit strategy should your calculations prove incorrect.
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To put to the test, to make trial of.
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The exception proves the rule.
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To ascertain or establish the genuineness or validity of; to verify.
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to prove a will
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To experience.
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To take a trial impression of; to take a proof of.
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to prove a page