proverb

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Synonyms: prover, provera, pro-verb, preverb, pro verb, provers

Antonyms: prover, provera, pro-verb, preverb, pro verb, provers

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Noun

1. A commonly used sentence expressing popular wisdom.
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Any commonly used [[turn of phrase]] expressing a [[metaphor]], [[simile]], or [[descriptive]] [[epithet]]. {{defdate|before 18th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A [[striking]] or [[paradox]]ical assertion; an obscure [[saying]]; an [[enigma]]; a [[parable]].
4. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.
5. {{lb|en|obsolete}} {{rfv-sense|en}} A [[drama]] [[exemplify]]ing a proverb.

Verb

1. To write or utter proverbs.
2. To name in, or as, a proverb.
3. To provide with a proverb.

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