FOREWARN Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

forewarn

verb

fȯr-ˈwȯrn

Definition of forewarn

as in to warn

to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk I should forewarn you before you come to visit that we have a dog

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imperil

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Recent Examples of forewarn The former star of The White Lotus explained that she'd been forewarned the scenes were cut from creator and showrunner Sam Levinson. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026 Be forewarned, though, that consumers with lower credit scores may get turned down. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 1 June 2026 This car will induce whiplash in the unprepared and expletives from those who have been forewarned. — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026 According to Davidson, the BAFTAs did give the crowd some forewarning about his tics. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forewarn

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The Reuters news agency reported Tuesday that the Saudi system to warn civilians of a military attack went silent days before the latest series of deadly Houthi strikes.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
That list, the company warns, poses a risk for its ability to get adequate and affordable insurance.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of warn

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They were soon surrounded by a crowd of about 1,000 bewildered villagers, who alerted forest officials patrolling nearby.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
The vessel alerted authorities, and a Greek Coast Guard crew arrived to toss her ropes and pull her to safety.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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