caution
noun
alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness.
has cautioned
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present perfectof caution (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has cautioned against speculation, saying investigators were dealing with what appeared, at this stage, to be "quite distinct, separate events".
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Billionaire Jeff Bezos has been talking about the idea, too, but has cautioned he doesn’t think it’s as near term.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
Musk has cautioned that material Cybercab revenue is unlikely before 2027.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
The company has cautioned investors that metrics such as revenue and gross profit will fluctuate wildly between quarters until the company achieves broader commercialization.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
His father has cautioned the dean against his son.
From Pamela, Volume II by Samuel Richardson
