forewarn

/fɔːˈwɔrn/

Definitions

1. verb

to give warning of something before it happens

“The meteorologist tried to forewarn people of the impending storm.”

2. noun

the act or fact of giving warning of something before it happens

“The forewarn of a potential tsunami allowed for evacuation procedures to be put in place.”

Synonyms

  • alert
  • notify
  • warn

Antonyms

  • disregard
  • ignore