reprove — to criticize someone, usually gently, because they have done something wrong
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to criticize someone, usually gently, because they have done something wrong
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpruːv/
Korean meaning: 잘못한 일에 대해 (보통 부드럽게) 꾸짖다, 비난하다
Korean pronunciation: 리**프루**브
Example Sentences
- My mom reproved me for eating ice cream for breakfast, but honestly, it's basically frozen milk!
- The boss reproved the employee for being late to the important meeting.
- She reproved her cat with a stern voice, but the cat just stared back with zero regret.
reprove
VERB//rɪˈpruːv//
to criticize someone, usually gently, because they have done something wrong
A caring mother gently reproves her child for breaking the vase
Re-prove yourself after gentle criticism!
I reprove to help you improve, then I'll approve
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French reprover, derived from Old French reprover meaning 'to blame or rebuke.' The word comes from Latin reprobare, combining re- (back) and probare (to assent or approve), literally meaning 'to disapprove.'
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📝Examples
“My mom reproved me for eating ice cream for breakfast, but honestly, it's basically frozen milk!”
“The boss reproved the employee for being late to the important meeting.”
“She reproved her cat with a stern voice, but the cat just stared back with zero regret.”
“The judge reproved the lawyer for inappropriate behavior in court.”
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