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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024re-prove (rē pro̅o̅v′),USA pronunciation v.t., v.i., -proved, -proved or -prov•en, -prov•ing. - to prove again.
re•prove (ri pro̅o̅v′),USA pronunciation v., -proved, -prov•ing. v.t. - to criticize or correct, esp. gently:to reprove a pupil for making a mistake.
- to disapprove of strongly;
censure:to reprove a bad decision. - [Obs.]to disprove or refute.
v.i. - to speak in reproof;
administer a reproof.
- Late Latin reprobāre, equivalent. to re- re- + probāre to test, prove
- Old French reprover
- Middle English reproven 1275–1325
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged scold, reprimand, upbraid, chide, reprehend, admonish. See reproach.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged praise.
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