Warn - Definition
warn
v 1: notify of danger, potential harm, or risk; "The director
warned him that he might be fired"; "The doctor warned me
about the dangers of smoking"
2: admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior; "I warned
him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false
assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet" [syn: warn,
discourage, admonish, monish]
3: ask to go away; "The old man warned the children off his
property"
4: notify, usually in advance; "I warned you that I would ask
some difficult questions"
