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

But Kenya's meteorological department warns that November is usually the peak rainfall month of the short rainy season, which normally lasts from October to December.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

He also warns that ANZ’s lower-than-expected CET1 capital ratio has reduced its capital buffer, which was a key investment positive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

A conservationist has welcomed new laws banning the sale of lead ammunition as she warns people are not aware of the scale of the problem affecting wildlife.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Bangladesh Bank warns the industry faces "growing short-term headwinds from consumer behaviour shifts and global demand fluctuations".

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

“It’s not worth the risk, Laia,” Izzi warns me when Cook turns away.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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