Meaning of the word forewarn in English

What does forewarn mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

forewarn

US /fɔːrˈwɔːrn/
UK /fɔːrˈwɔːrn/

Verb

1.

to tell someone that something unpleasant is going to happen:

Example:
The employees had been forewarned (that) the end-of-year financial results would be poor.
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