reprove
gb/ɹˈɛpɹˌoʊv/ us/ɹˈɛpɹˌoʊv/
C1
Anglų
megró, megfedd
VEIKSMAŽODIS
C1
FORMAL
1
megró
C1
Vartosenos šablonas:
reprove [someone] (for [something]/for [doing something])
The teacher reproved him for talking during the test.
A tanár megrótta, amiért beszélgetett a dolgozat közben.
She was reproved by her manager for missing the deadline.
A főnöke megrótta a határidő elmulasztása miatt.
He reproved his friend for making a cruel joke.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
My father reproved me for coming home late.
Apám megrótt, amiért későn értem haza.
The coach reproved the team for not listening.
Az edző megrótta a csapatot, amiért nem figyeltek.
Dažna klaida:
Often confused with reprove vs reproach: reprove emphasizes correcting or reprimanding; reproach emphasizes blaming and disappointment. Also, reprove is typically followed by a direct object (reprove someone), not *reprove about*.
Reikšmė
scold or reprimand someone
Kolokacijos
sternly reprove
|gently reprove
|publicly reprove
|quietly reprove
|reprove a child
|reprove an employee
|reprove a student
|reprove someone for lateness
|reprove someone for lying
|reprove someone for being rude
Sinonimai
rebuke (Similar but often sharper and more direct.)
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reprimand (Often used for official or workplace discipline.)
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admonish (Slightly more about warning and advising than scolding.)
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scold (More common and informal; often used with children.)
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censure (More formal; often public criticism, especially by an organization.)
Antonimai
praise (Expresses approval rather than disapproval.)
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commend (Formally expresses approval or admiration.)
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approve (Shows acceptance instead of criticism.)
Temos
communication
|emotions
|education
|workplace
Apibrėžimas
To tell someone they did something wrong.
To speak to someone in an angry or disapproving way because they have done something wrong, especially in a serious or formal manner.
VEIKSMAŽODIS
C1
FORMAL
2
megfedd
C1
Vartosenos šablonas:
reprove [someone] (for [something]/for [doing something])
She reproved him for speaking harshly to the waiter.
Megfeddte, amiért durván beszélt a pincérrel.
The letter reproved the company for putting profits ahead of safety.
A levélben megfeddték a vállalatot azért, mert a profitot a biztonság elé helyezte.
He reproved himself for losing his temper so quickly.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
I reproved him for being unfair.
Megfeddtem, amiért igazságtalan volt.
She reproved herself for the mistake.
Megfeddte magát a hiba miatt.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may expect a very angry tone; in this sense, reprove can be calm and corrective rather than harsh.
Reikšmė
correct someone’s behavior morally
Kolokacijos
reprove someone’s conduct
|reprove someone’s language
|reprove someone for dishonesty
|reprove someone for cruelty
|reprove someone for selfishness
|reprove wrongdoing
|reprove bad behavior
|reprove someone’s attitude
Sinonimai
correct (More neutral; focuses on fixing behavior or errors.)
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chide (Milder, often affectionate criticism.)
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remonstrate (Formal; to argue or protest against someone’s behavior.)
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admonish (Often includes advice and a warning about consequences.)
Antonimai
condone (Accepts or allows the behavior instead of correcting it.)
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excuse (Treats the behavior as understandable rather than wrong.)
Temos
ethics
|relationships
|religion
|communication
Apibrėžimas
To correct someone because you think they are wrong.
To criticize or correct someone’s behavior or attitudes in order to guide them toward what you believe is right, often in a thoughtful or restrained way.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
reprove
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛpɹˌoʊv/
US/ɹˈɛpɹˌoʊv/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
re - prove (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Žodžio formos
Verb
- Base: reprove
- 3rd Person Singular: reproves
- Present Participle: reproving
- Past: reproved
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