Synonyms of cautioned

cautioned

verb

past tense of caution

as in warned

to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk

the doctor cautioned that I should still be careful using my sprained wrist for the next several days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• warned
• alerted
• advised
• forewarned
• informed
• woke
• predicted
• admonished
• notified
• prophesied
• foretold
• forecast
• apprised
• presaged
• prognosticated
• tipped (off)
• augured
• harbingered
• foreshadowed
• portended
• boded
• foreboded
• foretokened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• risked
• imperiled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cautioned

However, investors are cautioned that much of the initial opportunity has already been captured by the current owners. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

But after his Board of Peace released the text of the 15-point plan Friday, analysts cautioned that there seemed to be a substantial gap between Israel and Hamas on a path forward. — Lior Soroka, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026

That’s why Jim has consistently cautioned investors against buying stocks on margin. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026

Earlier Wednesday, the Paterson Police Department cautioned residents that the river was still high and that fast-moving water continued to pose danger in low-lying areas. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Canales cautioned that Brooks wouldn’t get kick return reps in the preseason. — Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

However, Liao cautioned against seeing reading this as a sudden reversal. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 July 2026

In an interview Sunday, Nadella cautioned against sharing too much information, ranging from proprietary data to the prompts entered, with a third-party AI model. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 July 2026

But Rich Paul, the CEO of Klutch Sports and the agent who represents both players, cautioned that LeBron’s decision does not mean Bronny will make a uniform change. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026