proverbed; proverbing; proverbs
ˈprō-ˌvərb 
-ˈvərb
: a form of the verb do used to avoid repetition of a verb (such as do in "act as I do")
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Noun (1)
her grandfather has a proverb for every occasion
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 22 May 2025
This powerful African proverb reminds us that a community of caring individuals—be it relatives, friends, or community members—plays a vital role in raising a child.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 10 May 2025
There is the beautiful proverb about the woman of strength (Proverbs 31:10-31), that is perhaps the most eloquent text on women in the Bible.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
The difficulty that arises is reminiscent of the old proverb about blind men groping different parts of an elephant.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 6 May 2025
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Noun
To butcher a proverb, if Bielsa is for you, who in that corner of England could possibly be against you?
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 22 May 2025
This powerful African proverb reminds us that a community of caring individuals—be it relatives, friends, or community members—plays a vital role in raising a child.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 10 May 2025
There is the beautiful proverb about the woman of strength (Proverbs 31:10-31), that is perhaps the most eloquent text on women in the Bible.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
The difficulty that arises is reminiscent of the old proverb about blind men groping different parts of an elephant.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for proverb
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“Proverb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proverb. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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