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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Bass, in turn, warned the county’s actions could cause the city to backslide in its fight against homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times

Australian authorities warned protesters to avoid violence in Sydney's streets when Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits on Monday to honour victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

From Barron's

While U.S. law allows compounded drugs under limited circumstances, regulators have warned that they run the risk of misleading advertising if the marketing implies that they have similar effects as FDA-approved drugs.

From Barron's

But he warns that middle powers will struggle to find common ground, especially if they have different values.

From The Wall Street Journal

Warsh built his reputation as a hawk by warning for years that easy money would fuel inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal

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