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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warns

Yasmin warns its use should always be disclosed to your doctor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

The disclosure, released Tuesday by Democratic US Senator Richard Blumenthal, describes the project as "secretive, rushed, chaotic, and fundamentally flawed" and warns that insufficient testing could lead to "catastrophic failure."

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Sequoia’s Mineral King Valley has become such a hot spot for marmot car invasions that the National Park Service warns “You Are Entering Marmot Country.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Need to Know: Treasury’s buyback blitz may end up driving bond yields higher, warns JPMorgan.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

"This isn't funny," Carla warns as we consult in the bathroom back at Capri's.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez