Reprove

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpruv/

Definitions of reprove

verb to reprimand or correct someone for their behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher reproved the student for not doing their homework.

A2 She reproved her friend for being late to the meeting.

B1 The manager reproved the employee for making a mistake on the report.

B2 The judge reproved the lawyer for his disrespectful behavior in court.

C1 The professor reproved the student for plagiarizing in their research paper.

C2 The government official was reproved by the public for his corrupt actions.

Examples of reprove in a Sentence

formal The teacher had to reprove the student for talking during the exam.

informal I don't mean to reprove you, but can you please stop interrupting?

slang Dude, don't make me reprove you in front of everyone.

figurative She gently reproved her friend for making the same mistake again.

Grammatical Forms of reprove

• past tense: reproved
• plural: reprove
• comparative: more reprove
• superlative: most reprove
• present tense: reproves
• future tense: will reprove
• perfect tense: have reproved
• continuous tense: is reproving
• singular: reproves
• positive degree: reprove
• infinitive: reprove
• gerund: reproving
• participle: reproved

Origin and Evolution of reprove

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reprove' originated from Middle English, derived from Old French word 'reprover' and Latin word 'reprobare'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'reprove' has evolved to maintain its original meaning of expressing disapproval or criticism, but with variations in intensity and formality depending on context.