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forewarn
This term carries a heavy sense of urgency and caution, specifically targeting the prevention of harm or failure. It differs from simply informing or notifying because it implies a protective intent, positioning the speaker as a guardian or a source of critical intelligence intended to mitigate a future crisis.
Usage is typically found in official, legal, or high-stakes contexts, such as government alerts or professional warnings. It suggests a window of opportunity for the recipient to change their course of action or secure their environment before an inevitable or probable negative event occurs.
Meanings
Examples
I should have forewarned you about the traffic on the way to the airport.
The oracle forewarned the king that his empire would fall.
Please forewarn the staff of any changes to the schedule.
I was forewarned that the client could be difficult to please.
If you are forewarned, you can take the necessary precautions.
He tried to forewarn her of the risks involved in the investment.
I wish someone had forewarned me about how cold it gets here in winter.
The captain forewarned the crew that a storm was approaching.