prove oneself

verb

Definitions

  1. To demonstrate or establish one's own worth.

    • The man known as Dick Woosey belonged to it all, had proved himself, just as Dan Mosher had proved himself.
    • “I think you're insecure and hell bent on 'proving' yourself no matter what the cost to you or anyone else.” He took a breath, saw her mouth drop open in shock and carried on before he lost his nerve.

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