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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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However, SpotGamma, the options-market analysis company, warns that there are a number of events occurring in the middle of June that pose a threat to the resolute bullishness.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

However, he warns investors to be aware of the stock’s low liquidity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"Ebola really kills," a poster at the entrance warns.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

A Riverside County beekeeper lost millions of bees in last week’s Verona fire and warns that the effects of the devastation will be widespread.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

My mind floods with a million questions about what is going on, but I know Mustafa doesn’t have the answers, and the look on his face warns me to stay quiet.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan