proven

/ ˈpruːvən /

verb

1. a past participle of prove
2. See not proven

adjective

1. tried; tested

   a proven method

Derived Forms

• ˈprovenly, adverb

Example Sentences

But critics argue these measures have proven ineffective.

From BBC

If there’s any good news, the only person who has proven able to consistently stop Trump is Trump himself.

From Salon

The copycat post banks on the proven virality of its parts and the fact that many users haven’t seen the original posts yet.

From Slate

While that is yet to be proven, she does add: “If everything goes well, it could be on the market in two years.”

From BBC

Winners could lose their awards if they receive a prison sentence of at least three months, whether suspended or not, or are "proven to have used duplicitous and/or illegal methods in the course of making their work".

From BBC

Related Words

• accurate
• authentic
• binding
• compelling
• conclusive
• credible
• good
• lawful
• legal
• legitimate
• logical
• original
• persuasive
• solid
• true
• well-founded