Definition of forewarn
: to warn in advance
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Examples of forewarn in a Sentence
I should forewarn you before you come to visit that we have a dog.
Recent Examples of forewarn from the Web
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No matter how forewarned a team might be, there is no such thing as forearmed.
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Be forewarned that because the Pedway isn’t run by any one official entity, the hours of each building’s portion can vary.
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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.
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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.
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Those predicting greatness for these Rams are forewarned.
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The state previously always forewarned the homes about such visits, Guha said.
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But the move wasn’t without controversy then: Several lawmakers fumed that they were not consulted or forewarned before the employees were escorted from the building by uniformed guards.
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But the timing of any potential departures has been tightly held, leading to a sense that Trump could tweet at any moment -- without forewarning -- to make personnel changes.
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First Known Use of forewarn
14th century
FOREWARN Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of forewarn for English Language Learners
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: to warn (someone) before something happens
FOREWARN Defined for Kids
Definition of forewarn for Students
forewarned;
forewarning
: to warn in advance
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