prove vs prove to

Both 'prove' and 'prove to' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Prove' is used when demonstrating the truth or existence of something, while 'prove to' is used when showing or demonstrating something to someone.

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prove

The word 'prove' is a correct and commonly used term in English.

Use 'prove' when you want to demonstrate the truth or existence of something. It is often used in statements like 'He tried to prove his innocence.'

Examples:

She wanted to prove her theory.
The evidence will prove his guilt.
It's difficult to prove a negative.
He proved to be a reliable source of information.
The experiment proved successful.

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To prove Camille broke the Accords.
Had a chance to prove yourselves.
And help prove Michael pulled the trigger.
Somebody dates someone to prove something for some article.
This challenge may prove difficult for you alone.
The combination of these last two instruments can prove redoubtable.
Correlation in itself doesn't prove causality.
So you need to prove your superiority.
And please never prove Ruvi right about anything.
His own actions prove our case.
Help me prove Jade poisoned herself.
12 study subjects can't prove anything conclusively.
I helped you prove Hardman was embezzling.
Tesla wanted one last chance to prove himself.
Definitely before me if statistics prove correct.
The Egyptian and your men prove themselves.
Somebody moving the body doesn't prove homicide.
Look, Zuna was desperate to prove himself.
Insanity is the hardest thing to prove.
They can't prove anything, Marjorie.

Alternatives:

demonstrate
confirm
establish
substantiate
validate

prove to

The phrase 'prove to' is also correct and commonly used in English, especially when showing or demonstrating something to someone.

Use 'prove to' when you want to show or demonstrate something to someone. It is often used in sentences like 'He proved to be a reliable source of information.'

Examples:

He proved to be a reliable source of information.
The new system proved to be very efficient.
The evidence proved to be crucial in the case.
She proved to be a talented musician.
The plan proved to be successful.

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To prove to Father that I am the worthy son.
To prove to yourself that you were not like him.
He needs to prove to Jimmy Carter that he is still winning.
You've got to prove to yourself...
You have nothing to prove to the Buckleys.
Just to prove to Chelsea that my Nana wasn't insane.
I can prove to Clay that there's no threat.
I think we both have something to prove to this town.
To prove to yourself that you weren't that person.
I just want to prove to casey that I belong.
To prove to Thomas that Chase was his department's best surgeon.
I have nothing to prove to weaker beings.
It will prove to the world that anybody can do this.
I wanted to prove to you that our new device...
To prove to you they could get into your bedroom.
We'll prove to them our union is strong.
That will prove to us your fairness.
Then prove to me that I'm really dead.
So I can prove to you I didn't cheat.
In spite of your hurt feelings, prove to her that you are...

Alternatives:

demonstrate to
show to
reveal to
confirm to
establish to

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