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reprover

re·prove
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-proov]
    • /rɪˈpruv/
    • /rɪ.ˈpruː.və/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-proov]
    • /rɪˈpruv/

Definitions of reprover word

  • verb with object reprover to criticize or correct, especially gently: to reprove a pupil for making a mistake. 1
  • verb with object reprover to disapprove of strongly; censure: to reprove a bad decision. 1
  • verb with object reprover Obsolete. to disprove or refute. 1
  • verb without object reprover to speak in reproof; administer a reproof. 1

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Origin of reprover

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 Reprover

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

reprover 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

reprover usage trend in Literature

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