prate

verb (prates, prated, prating) (old use)

«prate» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

To prate means to talk foolishly and too much. Proverbs says a person who chatters foolishly will fall.

Interpretation. Tradition warns against careless speech and praises wise silence and listening. In the primary lessons: in old tales, a chatty or bragging person who talks nonsense.

Meaning

To prate is to talk on and on in a boastful or silly way, saying little that is sensible. tree →

Examples

The wise in heart will receive commandments; but a prating fool shall fall. (Writings PRO.10.8, JPS 1917) tree →
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; and a prating fool shall fall. (Writings PRO.10.10, JPS 1917) tree →
Oh, prate away, said she. tree →
Hold your prating, said the Ogre. tree →
They prate pleasantly as they ride on the way. tree →

Note

nothing for maths.

On Mova

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