as in to warn
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
I should forewarn you before you come to visit that we have a dog
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of forewarn
The jerky in particular has ruined me for all other beef jerky—so be forewarned the same might happen to you.
—
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
But be forewarned that a pawpaw’s skin is somewhat toxic.
—John Vukmirovich, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Be forewarned, this eclipse takes over six months to complete its mission.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 5 Sep. 2025
Martin did not forewarn the White House or Treasury Department.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forewarn
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
But be forewarned that a pawpaw’s skin is somewhat toxic.
—John Vukmirovich, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Be forewarned, this eclipse takes over six months to complete its mission.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 5 Sep. 2025
Martin did not forewarn the White House or Treasury Department.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forewarn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forewarn
Verb
-
Israel opened and closed Gaza’s borders with Egypt arbitrarily and without warning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
-
The United States and France first warned more than a decade ago that Russian satellites appeared to be spying and collecting information on their assets, including on commercially run satellites.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Shortly thereafter, a bystander realized something wasn't right and alerted a lifeguard, Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau Chief Kalani Vierra told WBTW.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
-
To understand what makes the mRNA shots special, the researchers examined blood and tissue samples and found that the COVID shots appeared to activate the innate immune system — a fundamental, early-warning defense mechanism that alerts other parts of the immune system to prepare for an attack.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Forewarn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewarn. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share