forewarn

verb

fore·​warn fȯr-ˈwȯrn 

forewarned; forewarning; forewarns

transitive verb

: to warn in advance

Synonyms of forewarn

• warn
• alert

Examples of forewarn in a Sentence

I should forewarn you before you come to visit that we have a dog.

Recent Examples on the Web

How to ferment your own tempeh at home For those who love a kitchen task, tempeh can be made at home—though be forewarned, the preparation can be long and laborious. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

But there was no indication or forewarning that I might be considered for this part. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

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James alerted the Lakers with enough forewarning before free agency officially begins on Tuesday evening about his future plans. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for forewarn

• peppercorn
• unicorn
• waterborne
• winterbourne
• adorn
• airborne
• blackthorn
• broomcorn
• buckhorn
• buckthorn
• careworn
• firstborn

Kids Definition

forewarn

verb

fore·​warn fōr-ˈwȯ(ə)rn 

fȯr-

: to warn in advance

forewarned of danger