Forewarn
/fɔːrˈwɔːrn/noun
To inform someone in advance of a potential danger or problem.
Did you know?The concept of forewarning is steeped in ancient traditions where omens and portents were believed to be messages from the divine, urging caution.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*warnō
“To be cautious or alert.”
Old English
OE
forwarnian
“To warn in advance, to make aware.”
Middle English
ME
forwarnen
“To forewarn, to give prior notice of danger.”
Modern English
English
forewarn
“To inform someone beforehand, especially of impending danger.”