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warn

verb

/wɔːrn/

Meaning

to alert about danger; to give notice of risk

to tell someone about a possible danger or problem

The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.

She warned him about the storm coming.

alert, caution, advise, notify, inform

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alert, caution, advise, notify, inform

Entry 2

alert, caution, notify, advise

mislead, deceive, ignore, conceal, overlook, neglect

Entry 1

mislead, deceive, ignore, conceal

Entry 2

ignore, overlook, neglect

warn against, warn about, warn of danger, warn someone, early warning, warn in advance

Entry 1

warn against, warn about, warn of danger, warn someone, early warning

Entry 2

warn someone, warn about, warn of danger, warn in advance

to carry out a task badly or carelessly

to express sorrow, grief, or regret

to give special importance or attention to something

To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.

to speak or write at length or in detail

to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes