admonish
🇺🇸
/ədˈmɑːnɪʃ/
🇬🇧
/ədˈmɒnɪʃ/
verb
R
to tell someone firmly that their behavior is not acceptable
The teacher admonished the student for talking during the lecture.
R
to give someone advice or a warning about a situation
His mother admonished him to be more careful while crossing the road.
translation
to tell someone firmly that their behavior is not acceptable; to give someone advice or a warning about a situation
Word Forms
3rd Present
admonishes
Past
admonished
Perfect
admonished
Progressive
admonishing