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

"It destroys people's confidence not only in the railways but institutions in general," Camas warns.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Mr. Logan warns the careless away from parking on gravesites and prevents bridal photo shoots from disturbing those who have come to mourn the more recently deceased.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

The EIA warns that switching fuels would not necessarily result in lower expenditures for every household.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

The first is commoditization: "the degree of differentiation among advanced AI models may narrow," the company warns.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

“If no one tells me what happened, I’m going to haul you all into my office,” Kumu Apo warns.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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