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forewarn

verb fore·warn \fr-ˈwrn\

: to warn (someone) before something happens

Full Definition of FOREWARN

transitive verb
:  to warn in advance
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First Known Use of FOREWARN

14th century
FOREWARN Defined for Kids

forewarn

verb fore·warn \fr-ˈwrn\
fore·warnedfore·warn·ing

Definition of FOREWARN for Kids

:  to warn in advance

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