chide — to scold or rebuke someone gently
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to scold or rebuke someone gently
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃaɪd/
Example Sentences
- The teacher chided the student for texting during class, but with a knowing smile.
- My grandmother always chided us for not eating enough vegetables.
- He chided himself for forgetting his wife's birthday again.
chide
VERB[/tʃaɪd/]
to scold or rebuke someone gently
The teacher gently chides the boy for drawing in his math notebook again.
She gently chides his pride, standing by his side.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'chidan', meaning to scold or quarrel. The word has Germanic roots and is related to the Old Saxon 'kidan', ultimately derived from Proto-Germanic origins.
Breakdown
chid- (root: to scold/quarrel) + -e (verb infinitive marker) = chide
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher chided the student for texting during class, but with a knowing smile.”
“My grandmother always chided us for not eating enough vegetables.”
“He chided himself for forgetting his wife's birthday again.”
“The boss chided the employee for being late, offering coffee as consolation.”
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