Definitions

warn

[wawrn] / wɔrn /

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 dissuade hide ignore prevent

STRONG

allow approve commend compliment laud misguide mislead neglect permit praise withhold

Example Sentences

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They warn of all the unforeseeable disasters that will follow any given course of action.

From The Wall Street Journal

She added she wants to warn other families about the dangers of rechargeable battery units.

From BBC

The alerts warn of a rise in deaths particularly among elderly and vulnerable people.

From BBC

About 1,000 borrowers will receive notices warning of these consequences on the week of Jan. 7, and the agency will continue to increase the number of notices sent on a month-to-month basis, officials said.

From MarketWatch

If you’re on the sidelines, note that Monday’s decline is either a warning or an invitation, depending on your conviction.

From MarketWatch

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