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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Lord McDonald made a highly unusual intervention this week, saying he had tried to get in touch with No10 about the possibility of Dame Antonia being appointed and warning "more due diligence" was needed.

From BBC

The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for ice across northern parts of the UK.

From BBC

The court said it could not block a parade which has not happened yet, as there was no evidence of an election law violation -- but warned it could probe wrongdoing after the show.

From Barron's

In December this column warned, “I’d also watch Japanese bond yields as yen carry trades may be the source of the stock market’s hot air. For crypto too.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, any Israeli attack on a hospital would require prior warning and must focus specifically on dealing with any active threat while limiting harm to the facilities, personnel and patients, she added.

From The Wall Street Journal

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