Associations to the word «Proverbs»
Noun
- Scribe
- Reminiscence
- Dictionary
- Comprehension
- Haste
- Truth
- Blind
- Poem
- Custom
- Stitch
- Moss
- Vizier
- Divination
- Sage
- Familiarity
- Purse
- Donkey
- Wherefore
- Prudence
- Wording
- Mischief
- Ancient
- Devil
- Ox
- Englishman
- Zulu
- Familiar
- Scripture
- Nursery
- Grimm
- Lucian
- Tradition
- Peasantry
- Ritual
- Parallel
- Recitation
- Analogy
- Expression
- Paradox
- Cites
- Tis
- Teresa
- Adolescent
- Camel
- Sentence
- Glossary
- Misfortune
- Illustrated
- Slogan
- Eating
- Blake
- Hare
- Absurdity
- Literature
- Broom
- Highness
- Bible
- Speech
- Manure
- Storytelling
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
PROVERB, noun. A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.
PROVERB, noun. A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
PROVERB, noun. A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.
PROVERB, noun. A drama exemplifying a proverb.
PROVERB, verb. To write or utter proverbs.
PROVERB, verb. To name in, or as, a proverb.
PROVERB, verb. To provide with a proverb.
Dictionary definition
PROVERB, noun. A condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people.
Wise words
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.