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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She warned that capping ground rents risked leaving freeholders insolvent and unable to carry out their obligations to ensure fire safety and remove dangerous cladding.

From BBC

President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the war in the Middle East could leave Ukraine struggling to source air defence missiles.

From BBC

Asylum applications to the EU dropped by almost 20 percent in 2025, the bloc's asylum agency said Tuesday -- warning however that a crisis in Iran could result in refugee movements of "unprecedented magnitude".

From Barron's

Tesla’s annual report notes the company’s reliance on Musk and warns that shares could take a dive if Musk had to sell some of his stake.

From MarketWatch

“I don’t have my spiel yet!” she warns, inquiring for the first of a few times what I thought of it and whether I enjoyed it.

From Los Angeles Times

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