Definition of forewarn Forewarn

/fɔɹwɔˈɹn/ - [forworn] - fore•warn

We found 5 definitions of forewarn from 5 different sources.

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What does forewarn mean?

WordNet

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Verb

forewarns, forewarning, forewarned  

forewarn - warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning; "I forewarned him of the trouble that would arise if he showed up at his ex-wife's house"
  previse
  warn notify, usually in advance; "I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • forewarn (Verb)
    To warn in advance .

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • forewarn (v. t.)
    To warn beforehand; to give previous warning, admonition, information, or notice to; to caution in advance.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • forewarn
    fōr-wawrn′, v.t. to warn beforehand: to give previous notice.—n. Forewarn′ing, warning beforehand

Part of speech

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  • forewarn, verb, present, 1st person singular of forewarn (infinitive).
  • forewarn, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

forewarn in sign language
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