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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Hoping to confess his feelings and win her over, Bear buys Nikki a trinket at a head shop, a One Wish Willow, which the clerk warns can’t be returned.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

"Current climate models do not capture this effect," Tore Hattermann warns.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

He warns that if the AI boom disappoints after activity is pulled forward, it could result in an overheated economy and stagflation.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Advances in artificial-intelligence can strengthen markets’ defense against cyber threats but the technology now has the capacity to cause a macro-financial shock too, the IMF warns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“Don’t say a word,” Ofglen warns me, though she doesn’t need to.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood