ad|mon|ish

ad|mon|ish
ad|mon|ish «ad MON ihsh», transitive verb.
1. to advise (a person) about his faults or warn against something in order that he may be guided to improve: »

The policeman admonished him not to drive so fast.

SYNONYM(S): forewarn.
2. to scold gently; reprove: »

The teacher admonished the student for his careless work.

3. to urge earnestly; advise strongly: »

Their guide admonished the mountain climbers to follow him carefully.

SYNONYM(S): exhort.
4. to recall to a duty overlooked or forgotten; remind: »

She admonished him of his obligation.

SYNONYM(S): notify.
[back formation < admonition]
ad|mon´ish|er, noun.

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