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- [ri-proov]
- /rɪˈpruv/
- /rɪ.ˈpruː.və/
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- [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.
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