forewarn
to warn in advance.
Origin of forewarn
1Other words for forewarn
Other words from forewarn
- fore·warn·er, noun
- fore·warn·ing·ly, adverb
- un·fore·warned, adjective
- well-fore·warned, adjective
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How to use forewarn in a sentence
In diabetes its presence is a grave symptom and often forewarns of approaching coma.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddAnother prophecy forewarns of the "peace and safety" cry that is to be heard as the end draws near.
Our Day | W. A. SpicerEvery false step forewarns all against itself; and great is their fall who stumble.
Social Life | Maud C. CookeIt also indicates great losses, and forewarns you of beggary and a prison.
The Spirit Land | Samuel B. (Samuel Bulfinch) EmmonsIt forewarns the traveller of his approach to the habitations, the business, and the comforts of his civilized fellow-creatures.
British Dictionary definitions for forewarn
/ (fɔːˈwɔːn) /
(tr) to warn beforehand
Derived forms of forewarn
- forewarner, noun
- forewarningly, adverb
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