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Word of the Day: Admonish

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Word of the Day
: March 18, 2025

\ad-MAH-nish\ verb

What It Means

To admonish someone is to express warning or disapproval towards them, or to urge them to do something.

// We were admonished for arriving late to the meeting.

// They were admonished to take advantage of the opportunity.

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