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Reprove – To tell someone they have done wrong gently, with kindly intent

PRONUNCIATION

(Pronounced ruh-proov)

To remember the definition of the word reprove, use the following mnemonic:

I tried to re-prove (reprove) that the experiment worked but instead I was told that I had done it wrong. At least the teacher was kind about it.

I tried to re-prove (reprove) the experiment worked but instead I was told that I had done it wrong, but the teacher was kind about it.

 

Examples of reprove in a sentence

The priest reproved people for not coming to church.

The teacher gently reproved the boys for not paying attention.

I have to reprove you for repeating the same mistakes over and over again.

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