Definition of warns

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  • warns is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • warns is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • warns is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of warns

  • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior (verb)

    Examples

    1. I warned him not to go too far
    2. I warn you against false assumptions
    3. She warned him to be quiet

    Synonyms

    1. admonish
    2. discourage
    3. monish
  • ask to go away (verb)

    Examples

    1. The old man warned the children off his property
  • notify of danger, potential harm, or risk (verb)

    Examples

    1. The director warned him that he might be fired
    2. The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking
  • notify, usually in advance (verb)

    Examples

    1. I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions

See definition of warns in Merriam Webster