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forewarn

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fore·warn  (fôr-wôrn, fr-)
tr.v. fore·warned, fore·warn·ing, fore·warns
To warn in advance.
forewarn
Verb
to warn beforehand
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.forewarn - warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning; "I forewarned him of the trouble that would arise if he showed up at his ex-wife's house"
previse
warn - notify of danger, potential harm, or risk; "The director warned him that he might be fired"; "The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking"
forewarn
verb alert, advise, caution, tip off, apprise, give fair warning, put on guard, put on the qui vive
Translations
forewarn [fɔːˈwɔːn] vt → avisar, advertir
forewarn [fɔːˈwɔːn] vt → avertir
forewarn [fɔːˈwɔːn] vt → vorwarnen
forewarn [fɔːˈwɔːn] vt → avvisare in precedenza


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It runs strangely in my head that it must have been some spirit, who, perhaps, might be sent to forewarn us: and who knows but all that matter which he told us, of his going to fight, and of his being taken prisoner, and of the great danger he was in of being hanged, might be intended as a warning to us, considering what we are going about?
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
"I admonish and forewarn ye all," continued the startled Doctor, "that I am a peaceful citizen of the before named Confederacy, or to speak with greater accuracy, Union, a supporter of the Social Compact, and a lover of good order and amity;" then, perceiving that the danger was, at least, temporarily removed, he once more raised his voice to the hostile pitch,--"I charge ye all, therefore, to submit to the laws.
The Prairie by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
At least, we would gladly forewarn the unsuspecting girl that there is nothing in human shape or substance to receive her, unless it be the figure of Judge Pyncheon, who--wretched spectacle that he is, and frightful in our remembrance, since our night-long vigil with him
House Of Seven Gables by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
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