proofed

An archaic past participle of 'prove', meaning 'tested' or 'proven'. Now obsolete in standard English, replaced by 'proven'.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Partizip Perfekt des Verbs 'prove', das 'geprüft', 'erprobt' oder 'bewiesen' bedeutet. Im modernen Englisch nicht mehr gebräuchlich und durch 'proven' ersetzt.

1. Made resistant B2 formal

   Treated or processed to become resistant to a specific element, such as water, fire, or sound.

   • The jacket is proofed against heavy rain.
   • They used fire-proofed materials in the building's construction.
   • The room is sound-proofed to prevent noise from escaping.

   🇩🇪Geschützt

   Synonyme: coatedprotectedsealedtreatedwaterproofed

A verb used to indicate the act of making something resistant or impervious, or to check and correct errors in a text or design.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das angibt, dass etwas wasserdicht, widerstandsfähig oder sicher gemacht wird; außerdem bedeutet es, einen Text oder ein Design auf Fehler zu prüfen und zu korrigieren.

1. Make waterproof B2 formal

   To treat a material or surface to make it resistant to water or other elements.

   • They proofed the tent before the camping trip.
   • The jacket is proofed against heavy rain.
   • We need to proof the roof to prevent leaks.

   🇩🇪Wasserfest machen

   Synonyme: sealwaterproofweatherproof

2. Proofread B2 formal

   To read and correct a text for errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.

   • She proofed the manuscript before sending it to the publisher.
   • Please proof your essay for any mistakes.
   • The editor proofed the article for typos.

   🇩🇪Korrekturlesen

   Synonyme: checkcopyeditcorrecteditgo throughproofreadredlinerevise

• proofed past participle
• proofed past simple
• proofing present participle
• proofs third person singular