warn

Words with a similar base: warn

'warn'

[warn.v.01] as in: notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

Examples:
The director warned him that he might be fired
The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking

'warn'

[warn.v.02] as in: admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

Examples:
I warned him not to go too far
I warn you against false assumptions
She warned him to be quiet

'warn'

[warn.v.03] as in: ask to go away

Examples:
The old man warned the children off his property

'warn'

[warn.v.04] as in: notify, usually in advance

Examples:
I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions

Origins

					warn (English)
└── warnian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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