verb
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
Examples
- The director warned him that he might be fired
- The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking
verb
advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
Synonyms
Examples
- I warned him not to go too far
- I warn you against false assumptions
- She warned him to be quiet
verb
ask to go away
Examples
- The old man warned the children off his property
verb
notify, usually in advance
Examples
- I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions