FOREWARNS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

forewarns

verb

present tense third-person singular of forewarn

as in warns

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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At the first all-crew meeting, Kerry warns everyone to stay vigilant.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 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

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