forewarn
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Definition of forewarn
: to warn in advance
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Be forewarned: the crowd on my night could be ruthless about wrong answers. — Max Maller, Chicago Reader, "Picture it: Miami, 1987, and The Golden Girls in drag," 26 June 2018 Be forewarned: These rates will change if there's a special event happening nearby. 2. — Amy Bartner, Indianapolis Star, "9 (formerly) secret parking spots Downtown," 24 May 2018 Be forewarned, however: The chapels need considerable work and, like a Venice palazzo, will require eternal care. — New York Times, "A Chance to Spend 99-Plus Years in Venice (in the Afterlife)," 21 May 2018 No matter how forewarned a team might be, there is no such thing as forearmed. — Rory Smith, New York Times, "Mohamad Salah Stands Tall, but Liverpool Cracks Door for Roma," 24 Apr. 2018 Be forewarned that because the Pedway isn’t run by any one official entity, the hours of each building’s portion can vary. — Ben Meyerson, RedEye Chicago, "Be a tourist in Chicago with our Pedway guide: What to eat, drink and do without going above ground," 22 Feb. 2018 Be forewarned, however – if visiting during the wintertime, heavy snowfall can close roads, so be sure and check the park’s website for up-to-date travel information. — Susan B. Barnes, USA TODAY, "Lassen Volcanic National Park: 10 tips for your visit," 29 Apr. 2018 Access to both beaches is via the half-mile Blackrock Trail, which has a small parking area on the east side of State Road A1A. Be forewarned this parking area may be jammed on weekends. — Bob Rountree, Sun-Sentinel.com, "The Talbot Islands: paradise on the edge," 10 Apr. 2018 Those predicting greatness for these Rams are forewarned. — Mark Maske, chicagotribune.com, "Super-teams have a history of fizzling in the NFL. Can the Rams buck the trend?," 4 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'forewarn.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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forewarn
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English Language Learners Definition of forewarn
: to warn (someone) before something happens
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Kids Definition of forewarn
: to warn in advance
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