establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
provide evidence for
prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
increase in volume
cause to puff up with a leaven
take a trial impression of
obtain probate of
例句
My millionaire grandfather left all his money to research into proving that the pyramids in Egypt were built by visitors from outer space. That beats the band!我祖父生前是一百万富翁,他把自己的全部资财遗赠出来,用以考证埃及金字塔是天外来客建造的这一臆断是否成立。
He takes great delight in proving others wrong.他的极大乐趣是证实别人错了。