What is another word for Forewarn?

Pronunciation: [fɔːwˈɔːn] (IPA)

Forewarn means to warn someone in advance or to give prior notice of something. There are various words that can be used as synonyms for the word forewarn, including alert, caution, notify, tip off, apprise, advise, foretell, inform, pre-warn, and signal. These words all have a similar meaning as forewarn and can be used interchangeably depending on the context. For example, you can use the word alert when you want to draw someone's attention to a potential danger or threat. Similarly, you can use the word caution when you want to advise someone to be careful or to avoid a particular situation.

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Usage examples for Forewarn

He desired to Forewarn them that they must expect difficulties and great opposition from those who were interested in the system; that these were a powerful body; and that they would raise all their forces, when they perceived their craft to be in danger.
"The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Vol. I"
Thomas Clarkson
My good lord, remember well your dream, and what the spirit of Sir Gawain did Forewarn ye.
"The Legends Of King Arthur And His Knights"
James Knowles
I must tell you I think he is not at all well, but he does not know how sick he is, and so I Forewarn you.
"The Landlord at Lion's Head, Complete"
William Dean Howells Last Updated: February 27, 2009

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