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