Synonyms for

Warns

Verb / wɔ:rnz / Another word for warns — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Warns means to tell someone about a possible danger or problem.

Synonyms & similar words

monish discourage warn admonish cautions advises alerts informs notifies forewarns prevents signals tells reminds forecasts forebodes predicts premonishes threatens precautions foreruns fortells prefigures presages

Synonyms by register

Formal

admonish caution notify forewarn

Informal

tip off give a heads-up sound the alarm alert

Literary

apprise premonish counsel

Antonyms

encourage assure reassure comfort support approve

Common collocations

  • warn of danger
  • warn against something
  • warn the public
  • warn someone about
  • warn of consequences
  • warn of a problem
  • warn of a storm

Word family

noun warning
verb warn
adjective warning
adverb warningly

Usage note

The verb 'warn' is often followed by 'of' or 'about' to specify the subject of the warning. It implies advising someone of potential danger or negative consequences.

Example sentences

  1. The lifeguard warns swimmers to stay close to the shore.
  2. The weatherman warns people about the approaching storm.
  3. The teacher warns the students not to cheat on the test.
  4. The sign warns drivers to slow down.
  5. The doctor warns the patient about the side effects of the medicine.

Quotes

  • A wise man should have money in his head, but not in his heart. - Jonathan Swift
  • I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. - Jimmy Dean
  • Be the change that you wish to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi

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