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- [ri-proov]
- /rɪˈpruv/
- /rɪˈpruːv/
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- [ri-proov]
- /rɪˈpruv/
Definitions of reprove word
- verb with object reprove to criticize or correct, especially gently: to reprove a pupil for making a mistake. 1
- verb with object reprove to disapprove of strongly; censure: to reprove a bad decision. 1
- verb with object reprove Obsolete. to disprove or refute. 1
- verb without object reprove to speak in reproof; administer a reproof. 1
- transitive verb reprove criticize: sb for sth 1
- verb reprove If you reprove someone, you speak angrily or seriously to them because they have behaved in a wrong or foolish way. 0
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Origin of reprove
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English reproven < Old French reprover < Late Latin reprobāre, equivalent to re- re- + probāre to test, prove
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Parts of speech for Reprove
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reprove popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
reprove usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reprove
verb reprove
- admonish — If you admonish someone, you tell them very seriously that they have done something wrong.
- animadvert — to comment with strong criticism (upon); make censorious remarks (about)
- attack — To attack a person or place means to try to hurt or damage them using physical violence.
- be-little — to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage.
- beat off — to drive back; repel
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