Forewarn

v. t.

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To warn beforehand; to give previous warning, admonition, information, or notice to; to caution in advance. [imp. & p. p. Forewarned (fōr*wạrnd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Forewarning.] We were forewarned of your coming. - Shak.

Verb

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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" Synonyms: previse

apprehend, bode, caution, croak, forebode, give advance notice, have a premonition, have a presentiment, look black, lower, menace, portend, preapprehend, precaution, premonish, prenotify, prewarn, tell in advance, threaten, warn