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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The $1 trillion startup warns that artificial-intelligence models are nearing the capability to improve without human intervention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The Five Eyes bulletin warns China's spies "seek to acquire privileged military, political and economic intelligence that can provide China with a strategic and tactical advantage".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The attorney said trees and cars limited the motorists’ ability to see the pedestrian crossing sign that warns of the crosswalk ahead.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

However, SpotGamma, the options-market analysis company, warns that there are a number of events occurring in the middle of June that pose a threat to the resolute bullishness.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

“You can’t get all intense and competitive about it,” Celia warns.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison