What does forwarn mean?
Forwarn means (transitive) To prohibit; forbid; deny (right, access to, etc.)..
Forwarn
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To prohibit; forbid; deny (right, access to, etc.)..
Example Sentences
Oh Cousin this wicked Duoena, this Grycta suspects the good Woman who brought the Letter, and has forwarn'd her the House.
I meet the Workman by Mr. Pemberton's Gate, and forewarn him from making of it; [...]
[...] having been caught putting the inside of the master's desk to a use for which the architect had clearly not designed it, to justify himself, with great simplicity averred, that he did not know that the thing had been forewarned.
Word Forms
- forwarns
- forwarning
- forwarned
- forewarn
Related Words
When Should You Use Forwarn?
Use forwarn when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for forwarn?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of forwarn?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use forwarn in a sentence?
Oh Cousin this wicked Duoena, this Grycta suspects the good Woman who brought the Letter, and has forwarn'd her the House.
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