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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Although a mouth-watering fight with Shields may lie in weight, Shalom was quick to warn of Pineiro's threat.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Now the investigators had to warn the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Consequently, a rise in the WRS could warn of a potential recession or at least a significant economic slowdown.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Kid-friendly dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores may contain unsafe levels of lead, public health officials warn.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

He knew he’d been unfair: he should’ve growled first to warn the cub to stay away, and only muzzle-grabbed if it hadn’t listened.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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