to warn

verbformal/ɐdvɨɾˈtiɾ/medium

ad·ver·tir

Definition

To inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or unpleasant event.

I must warn you that the road is icy.

The signs warn against swimming here.

syn

ant

Common collocations

warn someonewarn aboutwarn against

Do latim 'advertere' ('voltar-se para, prestar atenção').