Forewarn
verb
To inform someone in advance about a danger or problem.
They forewarned him that the switch was dangerous.
Often appears as...
- forewarn about something
- forewarn of danger
verb
To inform someone in advance about a danger or problem.
They forewarned him that the switch was dangerous.
Often appears as...
- forewarn about something
- forewarn of danger
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Nuanced Warning
Forewarn often implies a thoughtful, considerate warning about possible future problems.
I must forewarn you that the trail gets very treacherous beyond this point.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Immediate Danger
'Forewarn' usually refers to future dangers, not ones that are immediate or already occurring.
The weather report forewarned of a powerful storm arriving next week.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Tone
Using 'forewarn' can carry a serious tone and suggest that the warning should be taken seriously.
I must forewarn you, the company's financial situation is more serious than you think.
Pro Tip 1/3Nuanced Warning
Forewarn often implies a thoughtful, considerate warning about possible future problems.
I must forewarn you that the trail gets very treacherous beyond this point.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Immediate Danger
'Forewarn' usually refers to future dangers, not ones that are immediate or already occurring.
The weather report forewarned of a powerful storm arriving next week.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Tone
Using 'forewarn' can carry a serious tone and suggest that the warning should be taken seriously.
I must forewarn you, the company's financial situation is more serious than you think.
Pro Tip 1/3Nuanced Warning
Forewarn often implies a thoughtful, considerate warning about possible future problems.
I must forewarn you that the trail gets very treacherous beyond this point.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Immediate Danger
'Forewarn' usually refers to future dangers, not ones that are immediate or already occurring.
The weather report forewarned of a powerful storm arriving next week.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Tone
Using 'forewarn' can carry a serious tone and suggest that the warning should be taken seriously.
I must forewarn you, the company's financial situation is more serious than you think.
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