admonish
Translation
to admonish, to reprimand, to warn
Examples
The teacher admonished him for being late.
The teacher admonished him for being late.
They were admonished to stay on the path.
They were admonished to stay on the path.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((for sth./-ing)) to warn or reprimand (sb.) for (sth.) The teacher admonished him for being late.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to urge or advise (sb.) to do (sth.) They were admonished to stay on the path.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reprimand, scold, rebuke, warn; Antonyms: praise, approve, commend
Etymology
From Latin 'admonere', meaning 'to bring to mind, warn', from 'ad-' (to) + 'monere' (to warn). Shares a root with 'monitor'.
Memory Tips
Think of a school 'monitor' who 'warns' students. 'Admonish' is a more formal way to say 'warn' or 'scold'.