forewarn
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- forewarner noun
- forewarningly adverb
- unforewarned adjective
- well-forewarned adjective
Etymology
Origin of forewarn
First recorded in 1300–50, forewarn is from the Middle English word forwarnen. See fore-, warn
Example Sentences
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But be forewarned: It can and does happen.
From MarketWatch
“My brother wears one in a ring. And as he’s a sea captain, the opal forewarns him of ocean storms. He says it has never been wrong.”
From Literature
The economist once known as Dr. Doom, after forewarning the Japanese crash of the 1990s, said interest rates are likely to break higher soon, taking the stock market with it.
From MarketWatch
Just be forewarned, Newman adds: A lot depends on the individual cruise line and the individual offer.
From MarketWatch
When the demolition crews arrived Monday at the White House, there had been no forewarning.
From Salon
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