Meaning of 'warn'

verb

notify, usually in advance

Example: "I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions"

verb

ask to go away

Example: "The grumpy neighbor warned the children off the lawn."

verb

notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

Example: "The director warned them that they might be fired."

verb

admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

Example: "I warned them not to go too far."

Synonyms: admonish discourage monish