Meaning of the word "prove to" in English

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prove to

US /pruːv tuː/
UK /pruːv tuː/

Phrasal Verb

to show that something is true or exists

Example:
The new evidence will prove to be crucial in the case.
His theory proved to be correct after further experiments.