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warns

VERB

give notice of possible occurrence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

address advise alert caution hint inform instruct notify order predict prepare prompt recommend remind signal suggest summon tell threaten urge

STRONG

acquaint admonish advocate apprise clue counsel deprecate direct dissuade enjoin exhort forbid forearm forewarn guide post prescribe remonstrate reprove tip

WEAK

clue in cry wolf fill in give fair warning give the high sign give warning lay it out make aware put on guard tip off wise up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal discourage disorganize hide ignore prevent

STRONG

allow approve commend compliment laud misguide mislead neglect permit praise withhold

Example Sentences

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“These developments don’t necessarily mark the end of a bull market in these cohorts, but these areas typically don’t spring back right away either,” he warns.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The Fix the Fells conservation group, which is carrying out the work, warns the area either side of the path is being eroded with vegetation damaged.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Larry McDonald warns that investors are piling into tech stocks thinking it’s the “safe trade,” but should be thining about hard assets instead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The attorney said trees and cars limited the motorists’ ability to see the pedestrian crossing sign that warns of the crosswalk ahead.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

As she passes by, she warns us, “Be sure you clean underneath there. Don’t leave food on the floor for the janitors. It’s not their job to clean up after clubs.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan