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warn
[wawrn]
verb (used with object)
to give notice, advice, or intimation to (a person, group, etc.) of danger, impending evil, possible harm, or anything else unfavorable.
They warned him of a plot against him. She was warned that her life was in danger.
Synonyms:to urge or advise to be careful; caution.
to warn a careless driver.
to admonish or exhort, as to action or conduct.
She warned her employees to be on time.
to notify, advise, or inform.
to warn a person of an intended visit.
to give notice to (a person, group, etc.) to go, keep at a distance, etc. (often followed by away, off, etc.).
A sign warns trespassers off the grounds. A marker warned boats away from the dock.
to give authoritative or formal notice to (someone); order; summon.
to warn a person to appear in court.
verb (used without object)
to give a warning; caution.
to warn of further disasters.
warn
/ ɔː /
verb
to notify or make (someone) aware of danger, harm, etc
(tr; often takes a negative and an infinitive) to advise or admonish (someone) as to action, conduct, etc
I warn you not to do that again
(takes a clause as object or an infinitive) to inform (someone) in advance
he warned them that he would arrive late
(tr; usually foll by away, off, etc) to give notice to go away, be off, etc
he warned the trespassers off his ground
Other 51Թ Forms
- warner noun
- prewarn verb (used with object)
- rewarn verb (used with object)
- unwarned adjective
- well-warned adjective
- ˈɲԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of warn1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
However, Panorama has discovered serious concerns within the industry about the regulation of these inspections as well as accidents, criminal convictions and safety warnings linked to one inspector in particular.
Mr Farrelly also warned that the sector's investments may be at risk over the long term, given uncertainty about the government's approach to tariffs, drug pricing and scientific research.
Israel’s National Security Council warned citizens against entering the country through its land borders with Jordan and Egypt — nations with decades-old peace treaties with Israel that have pro-Palestinian populations.
"If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," he warned.
"We get no alarms or warnings from officials about Israeli attacks. We just hear the blasts and hope our place isn't hit. But where can we go? Nowhere feels safe."
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