alert

³alert

verb

Definition of ALERT

transitive verb

1

: to call to a state of readiness : warn

2

: to make aware of <alerted the public to the dangers of pesticides>

Examples of ALERT

1. Several neighbors alerted the authorities when they noticed strangers acting suspiciously.
2. The governor alerted island residents that a hurricane was coming.
3. The teacher alerted the students that tests would be given the next day.

First Known Use of ALERT

circa 1868

Related to ALERT

Synonyms: advise, warn, caution, forewarn, wake

Related Words: augur, forecast, foretell, harbinger, predict, presage, prognosticate, prophesy; apprise, inform, notify, tip (off); admonish; bode, forebode (also forbode), foreshadow, foretoken, portend

Near Antonyms: imperil, risk

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