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Synonyms for forewarn


Grammar : Verb
Spell : fawr-wawrn, fohr-
Phonetic Transcription : fɔrˈwɔrn, foʊr-

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Définition of forewarn

Origin :
  • early 14c., from fore- + warn. Related: Forewarned; forewarning.
  • verb caution that something may happen
Example sentences :
  • What when they send portents to forewarn the states of Hellas?
  • Extract from : « The Memorabilia » by Xenophon
  • I left her a short distance from the camp that I might go and forewarn Eric.
  • Extract from : « Lords of the North » by A. C. Laut
  • I forewarn you that people are not in the habit of fighting duels here.
  • Extract from : « The Man With The Broken Ear » by Edmond About
  • I now forewarn you that it may hereafter become the seat of war, when you will have your day.
  • Extract from : « The Hour and the Man » by Harriet Martineau
  • I forewarn you that I become incensed when I am made a subject of ridicule.
  • Extract from : « Louis XIV., Makers of History Series » by John S. C. Abbott
  • It isnt like him to forewarn a man, even when hes sure he cant escape.
  • Extract from : « Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 » by Various
  • In the fifth place, I advise and forewarn these men as their personal friend.
  • Extract from : « Select Temperance Tracts » by American Tract Society
  • Also I had learned her identity, and it now remained for me to forewarn her of what was intended.
  • Extract from : « The Stretton Street Affair » by William Le Queux
  • What has your guardian spirit been about, not to forewarn you?
  • Extract from : « The Daughters of Danaus » by Mona Caird
  • Unhappily the hat does not forewarn: it is simply indicative.
  • Extract from : « Sandra Belloni, Complete » by George Meredith
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