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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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“It extensively warns about the risks of working while pregnant while failing to provide any information about pregnant workers’ legal rights and protections.”

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Hoping to confess his feelings and win her over, Bear buys Nikki a trinket at a head shop, a One Wish Willow, which the clerk warns can’t be returned.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“As dependence on China increases, the capacity of foreign governments to mitigate that dependence diminishes,” Rhodium warns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

However, he warns his students about the risks of over-reliance on AI in woodworking, without verifying how materials and tools work in person.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"Hannie," Mama warns me, but when I don't come back, she gives up.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse