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animadvert

[ an-uh-mad-vurt ]

verb (used without object)

  1. to comment unfavorably or critically (usually followed by on or upon ):

    to animadvert at length upon his faulty use of English.

verb (used with object)

  1. Obsolete. to take cognizance or notice of.

animadvert

/ ˌæɪæˈɜː /

verb

  1. usually foll byon or upon to comment with strong criticism (upon); make censorious remarks (about)
  2. to make an observation or comment
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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  • i··İ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of animadvert1

1630–40; < Latin animadvertere to heed, censure, equivalent to anim ( um ), accusative of animus ( animus ) + advertere to advert 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of animadvert1

C16: from Latin animadvertere to notice, pay attention, from animus mind + advertere to turn to, from vertere to turn

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