forewarn
[ fawr-wawrn, fohr- ]
/ fɔrˈwɔrn, foʊr- /
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verb (used with object)
to warn in advance.
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fore·warn·er, nounfore·warn·ing·ly, adverbun·fore·warned, adjectivewell-fore·warned, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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forewarn
/ (fɔːˈwɔːn) /
verb
(tr) to warn beforehand
Derived forms of forewarn
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