forewarn (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *forewarn*:
VERB	communication	forewarn, previse	warn in advance or beforehand

forewarn > pronunciation
Sounds	faorwao'rn
Rhymes	acorn ... worn: 45 rhymes with aorn...

English > *forewarn*: 1 sense > verb 1, communication
Meaning	warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning.
Pattern	Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Somebody ----s somebody of something
Example	"I forewarned him of the trouble that would arise if he showed up at his ex-wife's house"
Synonym	previse
Broader	warn	notify of danger / danger, potential harm, or risk
Spanish	prevenir
Nouns	forewarning	an early warning about a future event

HyperDic: forewarn