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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warns

Many markets are priced for perfection warns Longview Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

He warns insurance premiums are rising significantly and making the cost of doing business "unfeasible".

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Privorotsky also warns that even if the U.S. now decides to “aggressively de-escalate” that “crude is just one component of the problem as distillate, gasoil, diesel and critically, European natural gas have all broken out.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

Yasmin warns its use should always be disclosed to your doctor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

“You can’t get all intense and competitive about it,” Celia warns.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison