ad·mon·ish 
/ædˈmɑ:nɪʃ/ verb
ad·mon·ish·es; ad·mon·ished; ad·mon·ish·ing /ædˈmɑ:nɪʃ/ verb [+ obj] formal 1 : to speak to (someone) in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism — often + for ▪ His mother admonished him for shouting. ▪ We were admonished for arriving late. 2 : to tell or urge (someone) to do something
▪ She admonished [=urged] them to keep trying. ▪ They admonished [=encouraged] her to control her spending. ▪ They were admonished to take advantage of the opportunity.
▪ She admonished [=urged] them to keep trying. ▪ They admonished [=encouraged] her to control her spending. ▪ They were admonished to take advantage of the opportunity.
— ad·mon·ish·ment /ædˈmɑ:nɪʃmənt/ noun, plural ad·mon·ish·ments [count, noncount]
/ædˈmɑ:nɪʃmənt/ noun, plural ad·mon·ish·ments [count, noncount]
