Definition of admonish

admonishverb

khuyên răn

/ədˈmɒnɪʃ//ədˈmɑːnɪʃ/

The word "admonish" has its roots in Old English. The verb "admonian" means "to warn or instruct" and comes from the Latin word "admonere," which is derived from "ad" meaning "to" and "monere" meaning "to warn." The Latin word is also related to the verb "monere" meaning "to remind." In Old English, the verb "admonian" was used to mean "to warn, instruct, or advise" and was often used in a moral or religious context. For example, a teacher would admonish a student for misbehavior, or a preacher would admonish the congregation to lead virtuous lives. The word "admonish" has retained its core meaning over time, and today it is used to mean "to warn, scold, or reprimand someone in a gentle but firm manner."

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to tell somebody strongly and clearly that you do not approve of something that they have done

nói với ai đó một cách mạnh mẽ và rõ ràng rằng bạn không chấp nhận điều gì đó mà họ đã làm

Example:
  • She was admonished for chewing gum in class.

    Cô bị khiển trách vì nhai kẹo cao su trong lớp.

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to strongly advise somebody to do something

khuyên nhủ ai đó làm gì một cách mạnh mẽ

Example:
  • A warning voice admonished him not to let this happen.

    Một giọng nói cảnh báo khuyên nhủ anh đừng để điều này xảy ra.

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