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- pronunciation:
- d
ma
nihsh
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
admonishes, admonishing, admonished |
definition 1: |
to caution or warn.
His brother admonished him not to invest all his money in stocks.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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His companions admonished him of the danger of setting out alone.- synonyms:
- caution, warn
- similar words:
- advise, correct, counsel, forearm, forewarn, lesson
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definition 2: |
to criticize or rebuke mildly but firmly.
The librarian admonished the children for talking loudly.- synonyms:
- chide, reprove
- antonyms:
- applaud, commend, praise
- similar words:
- berate, censure, chastise, criticize, lesson, rebuke, reprehend, reprimand, reproach, scold, take to task, upbraid
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definition 3: |
to exhort, urge, or remind, as of a duty.
The teacher admonished the students to proof-read their essays.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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The king admonished the prince of his duty to marry and produce an heir.- synonyms:
- exhort, remind, urge
- similar words:
- encourage, notify, prompt, push, warn
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related words: |
castigate, discourage, lecture, rate, threaten |
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derivations: |
admonishingly (adv.), admonisher (n.), admonishment (n.) |
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