forewarn
[fawr-wawrn, fohr-]
verb (used with object)
to warn in advance.
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What when they send portents to forewarn the states of Hellas?
The MemorabiliaXenophon
I left her a short distance from the camp that I might go and forewarn Eric.
Lords of the NorthA. C. Laut
I forewarn you that people are not in the habit of fighting duels here.
The Man With The Broken EarEdmond About
I now forewarn you that it may hereafter become the seat of war, when you will have your day.
The Hour and the ManHarriet Martineau
I forewarn you that I become incensed when I am made a subject of ridicule.
Louis XIV., Makers of History SeriesJohn S. C. Abbott
forewarn
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