Synonyms of forewarn

forewarn

verb

fȯr-ˈwȯrn 

as in to warn

to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk

I should forewarn you before you come to visit that we have a dog

Synonyms & Similar Words

• warn
• alert
• advise
• inform
• caution
• wake
• predict
• notify
• admonish
• apprise
• presage
• forecast
• foretell
• prophesy
• prognosticate
• tip (off)
• augur
• harbinger
• foreshadow
• portend
• bode
• forbode
• forebode
• foretoken

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• risk
• imperil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forewarn

Among the departments affected are the Defense Department, the Education Department, the Energy Department and the Department of Health and Human Services with more agencies that have been forewarned of coming cuts, according to the Associated Press. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025

While a helpful alternative to those all-or-nothing, three-day passes, be forewarned: The price for single-day tickets this year has jumped 33% from the $149 cost in 2024. —Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025

But forewarned is forearmed: Here are the top five tax scams to watch out for this tax season, according to cybersecurity expert Michael Scheumack, and tips on avoiding them. —Brian Sloan, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025

Remember, in the world of investing, forewarned is forearmed. —Bob Haber, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025