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

/ ˌænɪmædˈvɜːt /

verb

1. usually foll byon or upon to comment with strong criticism (upon); make censorious remarks (about)
2. to make an observation or comment

Other Words From

• ani·mad·verter noun

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

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

Example Sentences

I have heard others’ stories and recorded them in these pages; there is no need to animadvert to my own.

From Literature

There is no need to animadvert to the deeds of that day, which shall resound, for weal or woe, as long as this terrestrial globe has habitation.

From Literature

Episcopal injunctions not infrequently animadvert against this irreverent treatment of the offices.

From Project Gutenberg

Hegel in his essay, which was republished at Stuttgart, supported the royal proposals, and animadverted on the backwardness of the bureaucracy and the landed interests.

From Project Gutenberg

In his address for the defence he had animadverted strongly upon this point.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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