admonish

Meanings

• verb

  to give warning or advise earnestly; reprimand

• verb

  to caution or urge strongly

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Pronunciation

1. /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

chide , reprimand

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Rhymes

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monish , dishonorish , mishmash

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Variants

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admonish , admonished , admonisher , admonishers , admonishes , admonishing , admonishingly , admonishment , admonishments

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Forms

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admonished, admonishing, admonition

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Etymology

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mid 15th century: from Old French admonestrer, from admonestre ‘admonish, warn’ (see admonition)

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Trivia

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1. The word 'admonish' comes from the Old French word 'admonestrer', which means 'to advise, warn, or instruct'.

2. In the Bible, God is often depicted as admonishing or warning his people through prophets and other messengers.

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Related Concepts

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1. warning: A message or signal given to alert someone of danger or potential harm.

2. reprimand: A formal or serious reproof or criticism.

3. advice: Guidance or recommendations offered to help someone make a decision.

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Quotes

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1. He is sympathetic but never condescending, or patronizing, or moralizing. His purpose is not to "admonish" or deplore but to understand.

   - C. Vann Woodward,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},5 Feb. 1989

2. Cops are, from the first day in the academy, "admonished" that juveniles must not be shot unless in dire emergency …

   - Joseph Wambaugh,{it}Lines and Shadows{/it},1984

3. "You landed in back of him," said Paul, my guide and friend. As he "admonished" me, the fish turned obligingly, opened its mouth, wide and white, and engulfed my fly.

   - Peter Kaminsky,{it}New York Times{/it},17 June 2001

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Culture

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In literature, 'admonish' is often used in the context of giving advice or warning. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Brutus admonishes Cassius not to let his anger cloud his judgment. In art, 'admonish' can be seen in the title of a painting by Francisco de Goya, 'El Sueño de la Razón Produce Monstruos' (The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters), which serves as a warning about the dangers of unchecked imagination.

How to Memorize "admonish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone giving a stern warning or advice, using body language and facial expressions to convey seriousness and concern.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of giving a serious warning or advice, such as a teacher admonishing a student in the classroom.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word with the phrase 'A Dmonstration Of Serious Intent' or 'Advice Given With Meaning'.

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