Definitions

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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The WWF environmental group warned that any spill could cause long-lasting pollution in the area, among the most biodiverse in the Mediterranean basin.

From Barron's

Israel's Magen David Adom emergency medical service said after the first warning that there were no immediate reports of casualties.

From Barron's

“They were both warned to cease their comments directed towards one another between the two free throws,” Davis said.

From Los Angeles Times

When assessed 10 minutes on either side of a warning, the total number of planes across all three airports more than doubles to 130.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Friday on social media that the U.K. is putting British lives at risk by allowing its bases to be used in the war.

From The Wall Street Journal

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