释义 |
View usage for: (fɔːʳwɔːʳn) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense forewarns, present participle forewarning, past tense, past participle forewarned1. verbIf you forewarn someone about something, you warn them in advance that it is going to happen. The Macmillan Guide had forewarned me of what to expect. [V n + of/about] Synonyms: alert, advise, caution, tip off More Synonyms of forewarn 2. forewarned is forearmed forewarn in British English (fɔːˈwɔːn) verb (transitive)2. forewarned is forearmed Derived forms forewarner (foreˈwarner) noun forewarningly (foreˈwarningly) adverb forewarn in American English (fɔrˈwɔrn) Examples of 'forewarn' in a sentenceforewarn She may as well forewarn him that other people were interested in this project.Mainwaring pulled at his lip before saying, `He came under suspicion recently for his failure to forewarn them of the Dieppe raid.`Let me forewarn you, however," he said, waggling a finger at her, `that this discussion is not tantamount to a contract. QuotationsForewarned is forearmed Definition to warn beforehand The book had forewarned me of what to expect. Synonyms give fair warning put on guard put on the qui vive proverbForewarned is forearmedAdditional synonymsDefinition to offer advice to I would strongly advise against it. Synonyms recommend, suggest, urge, counsel, advocate, caution, prescribe, commend, admonish, enjoinDefinition to make aware Have the customers been fully apprised of the advantages? Synonyms make aware, tell, warn, advise, inform, communicate, notify, enlighten, acquaint, give notice, make cognizant Definition to warn or advise He cautioned against having unrealistic expectations. Synonyms warn, urge, advise, alert, tip off, forewarn, put you on your guard - forethought
- foretoken
- forever
- forewarn
- foreword
- forfeit
- forfeiture
Additional synonymsHe tipped police off on his carphone. Synonyms advise, warn, caution, forewarn, give a clue to, give a hint to, tip someone the wink (British, informal) |