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 report warns a "decline in international assistance is further compounding the suffering of millions of people".

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

While it’s not necessarily a good market-timing signal, as technical divergences can last for months, it warns that the likelihood of a swing to bearish momentum is growing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

Since access to civilian service was simplified in 2009, the numbers choosing that option have steadily climbed -- a trend the government warns has become "problematic".

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

"We have no-one to work in the hotels, drive our buses or work in construction; we don't have masons or mechanics," warns Francis Candil, deputy minister for welfare.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Laugh, and watch what happens,” General Sharpe warns.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas