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forewarn

[ fawr-wawrn, fohr- ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to warn in advance.

    Synonyms: prewarn, alert, admonish, caution



forewarn

/ fɔːˈwɔːn /

verb

  1. tr to warn beforehand


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Derived Forms

  • foreˈwarningly, adverb
  • foreˈwarner, noun

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Other Words From

  • fore·warner noun
  • fore·warning·ly adverb
  • unfore·warned adjective
  • well-fore·warned adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of forewarn1

First recorded in 1300–50, forewarn is from the Middle English word forwarnen. See fore-, warn

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Example Sentences

This we forewarn the colored people, in time, is the inevitable and not far distant destiny of the Canadas.

It is a good rule, in reference to this point, to forewarn, instead of finding fault.

Melancthon doubted not that God had saved his friend by sending one of His holy angels to forewarn him.

Shibli Bagarag answered, 'To counsel in extremity; to forewarn; to counteract enchantments and foul magic.'

I forewarn you that I am going desperately into this affair.

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