reprove
gb/ɹˈɛpɹˌoʊv/ us/ɹˈɛpɹˌoʊv/
C1
Angielski
megró, megfedd
CZASOWNIK
C1
FORMAL
1
megró
C1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
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*.
Znaczenie
scold or reprimand someone
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
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.)
Tematy
communication
|emotions
|education
|workplace
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
C1
FORMAL
2
megfedd
C1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I reproved him for being unfair.
Megfeddtem, amiért igazságtalan volt.
She reproved herself for the mistake.
Megfeddte magát a hiba miatt.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may expect a very angry tone; in this sense, reprove can be calm and corrective rather than harsh.
Znaczenie
correct someone’s behavior morally
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
condone (Accepts or allows the behavior instead of correcting it.)
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excuse (Treats the behavior as understandable rather than wrong.)
Tematy
ethics
|relationships
|religion
|communication
Definicja
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.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
reprove
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛpɹˌoʊv/
US/ɹˈɛpɹˌoʊv/
Sylaby i akcent
re - prove (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: reprove
- 3rd Person Singular: reproves
- Present Participle: reproving
- Past: reproved
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