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prov|o'·n I§ vt 1 to prove 2 to test 3 to put [ ] to the test 4 to try [ ] out, try [ ] on, try; taste 5 to experience [something bad] II§ vi to try hard; strive • [ ] provo·n mbi supe/shpatulla/kurriz to learn [ ] from bitter experience prov|u'a|r adj (i) proven; tried and true prov|u'e|s IV§ adj 1 as a test, testing; probationary 2 engaged in giving examinations 3 evidentiary V§ n examiner