admonish

Definition

To warn or reprimand someone firmly but not harshly; to give earnest advice or encouragement, often about future conduct. The tone is corrective but caring, like a concerned parent or teacher.

Etymology

From Latin 'admonere,' from 'ad-' (to) + 'monere' (to warn). The root 'monere' also gives us 'monitor' and 'monument,' all related to the idea of reminding or warning about something important.

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