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warn

verb(warn)

advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

Synonyms: admonish, discourage, monish,

Examples:

I warned him not to go too far.
I warn you against false assumptions.
She warned him to be quiet.

warn

verb(warn)

ask to go away

Examples:

The old man warned the children off his property.

warn

verb(warn)

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.

warn

verb(warn)

notify, usually in advance

Examples:

I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions.

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