forewarn
[fawr-wawrn, fohr-]
- to warn in advance.
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Origin of forewarn
Synonyms
See more synonyms for forewarn on Thesaurus.comcaution, admonish, alert, prewarn, tip off.
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Contemporary Examples
However, be forewarned that I too ride a Harley today—a vintage Springer Softail chopper.
Be forewarned, it's perhaps the most upsetting thing you'll ever read.
But be forewarned, dear reader: this is a complicated gesture, one that might lead some people to court and others to jail.
Jace Lacob has the best moments from the last five seasons, but be forewarned: SPOILER ALERT AHEAD!
The family was forewarned that Tallulah was anxious to visit Ford County and see her new in-laws.
Historical Examples
Besides, it seems that you alone were forewarned of this sudden departure.
A Comedy of Marriage and Other TalesGuy De Maupassant
You'll forgive me for frightening you, but it is best you should be forewarned.
The DownfallEmile Zola
If I had been a prophet I should have been forewarned and, consequently, forearmed.
Kent Knowles: QuahaugJoseph C. Lincoln
Yet it was impossible he should have been forewarned; impossible he could have had word of how they proposed to deal with him.
St. Martin's SummerRafael Sabatini
Forewarned by the present, I make no doubt you will prepare to receive him fittingly.
The Tavern KnightRafael Sabatini
forewarn
- (tr) to warn beforehand
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Word Origin and History for forewarned
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