admonish
Translation
to reprimand, to warn, to scold, to urge
Examples
The teacher had to admonish the student for talking.
The teacher had to admonish the student for talking.
She admonished him for being late.
She admonished him for being late.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) for (-ing) to reprimand (sb.) for (doing sth.) The teacher had to admonish the student for talking.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reprimand, scold, warn; Antonyms: praise, commend
Etymology
From Latin 'admonere' (ad- 'to' + monere 'to warn'), meaning 'to warn to'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'monitor' (from the same root 'monere') who warns you. To admonish is to give a firm warning.