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warn
transitive verb
- to tell (a person) of a danger, coming evil, misfortune, etc.; put on guard; caution
- to caution about certain acts; admonish: warned against smoking in the building
- to notify in advance; inform
- to give notice to (a person) to stay or keep (off, away, etc.)
intransitive verb
to give warning
Related Forms:
- warner noun
See warn in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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