v.
1.be shown or be found to be
2.establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
3.provide evidence for
4.prove formally
5.put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
6.increase in volume
7.cause to puff up with a leaven
8.take a trial impression of
9.obtain probate of
Idiom of the Day
in (someone's) favor
to someone's advantage or credit
The judge decided the court case in our favor and we did not have to pay the court costs.