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admonish

/ədˈmɒnɪʃ/
ad · mon · ish əd · ˈmɒn · ɪʃ
English Definition
v. warn; scold; advise
中文释义
告诫；训斥
Significado en Español
amonestar, reprender
한국어 뜻
경고하다, 꾸짖다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cảnh báo, quở trách
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Example Sentence

His parents admonished him for his bad behavior.

他的父母因他的不良行为而告诫他。

Synonyms
rebuke scold
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ad-(go) + mon(warn) + ish→ warn, admonish
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In a gentle yet firm tone, the teacher chose to admonish the student for speaking out of turn during the lesson. Which word is a synonym for “admonish”?

  1. A praise
  2. B approve
  3. C advise
  4. D scold
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D — scold. “admonish” means v. warn; scold; advise

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The teacher had to gently ______ the students for talking during the test.

  1. A praise
  2. B reward
  3. C applaud
  4. D admonish
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D — admonish. “admonish” means v. warn; scold; advise

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Common questions about “admonish”

What does “admonish” mean?

admonish — v. warn; scold; advise. In Chinese: 告诫；训斥.

How do you pronounce “admonish”?

admonish is pronounced /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ad · mon · ish.

How do you use “admonish” in a sentence?

His parents admonished him for his bad behavior. (他的父母因他的不良行为而告诫他。)

What are synonyms for “admonish”?

rebuke, scold — all close in meaning to admonish (v. warn; scold; advise).

Is “admonish” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. admonish appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “admonish”?

ad-(go) + mon(warn) + ish→ warn, admonish

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