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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Leo has repeatedly denounced ongoing global conflicts in recent weeks, using a series of Holy Week addresses to warn against what he has described as a growing indifference to war and suffering.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Consequently, a rise in the WRS could warn of a potential recession or at least a significant economic slowdown.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Brands and bottle manufacturers warn that a prolonged war will risk making a crucial commodity prohibitively expensive for many Indians.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

How can we rush forward when leading scientists warn that AI poses an existential risk to the human race?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

He figured there was something wrong with the new plumbing connections, maybe a gas leak, and he ran to the top of the street to warn people away in case of an explosion.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson

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