forewarn

[ fawr-wawrn, fohr- ]

/ fɔrˈwɔrn, foʊr- /

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verb (used with object)

to warn in advance.

OTHER WORDS FOR forewarn

caution, admonish, alert, prewarn, tip off.

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Origin of forewarn

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

OTHER WORDS FROM forewarn

fore·warn·er, nounfore·warn·ing·ly, adverbun·fore·warned, adjectivewell-fore·warned, adjective

Words nearby forewarn

forever, forever and a day, forever chemicals, forevermore, foreverness, forewarn, Forewarned is forearmed, forewent, forewind, forewing, forewoman

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How to use forewarn in a sentence

If you’re curious, Charkaborty has a rather extensive rundown of her world and characters on her website, though you should be forewarned that the rundown does include mild spoilers for various characters’ true identities.
One Good Thing: Get lost in the gorgeous fantasy of the Daevabad trilogy, based on Islamic legends|Emily VanDerWerff|December 17, 2021|Vox
Their margin for error is literally zero, and so hiccups from a half-dozen centrists can forewarn a doomed agenda.
Democrats Face a Grueling Two Weeks as Infighting Erupts Over Infrastructure|Philip Elliott|September 16, 2021|Time
As you’ve been forewarned, we’re not dealing with realism here.
‘Playing the Palace’ a campy, fun rom-com read|Kathi Wolfe|July 28, 2021|Washington Blade
More troops will remain positioned in neighboring countries, and attack planes will be within rapid reach, forewarned of “insurgent fighters” by armed surveillance drones.
The Troop Withdrawal Won’t Be the End of the U.S. Military Presence in Afghanistan. History Suggests There's a Better Way Forward|Priya Satia|April 27, 2021|Time

This we forewarn the colored people, in time, is the inevitable and not far distant destiny of the Canadas.
The Condition, Elevation, Emigration, and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States|Martin R. Delany
It is a good rule, in reference to this point, to forewarn, instead of finding fault.
A Treatise on Domestic Economy|Catherine Esther Beecher
Melancthon doubted not that God had saved his friend by sending one of His holy angels to forewarn him.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV|J. H. Merle D'Aubign
Shibli Bagarag answered, 'To counsel in extremity; to forewarn; to counteract enchantments and foul magic.'
The Shaving of Shagpat, Complete|George Meredith
I forewarn you that I am going desperately into this affair.
A Virginia Cousin & Bar Harbor Tales|Mrs Burton Harrison

British Dictionary definitions for forewarn

forewarn

/ (fɔːˈwɔːn) /

verb

(tr) to warn beforehand

Derived forms of forewarn

forewarner, nounforewarningly, adverb

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