Forewarn

Synonyms of forewarn

• warn in advance
• prewarn
• alert beforehand

Antonyms of forewarn

• surprise
• catch off guard
• spring on

Collocations of forewarn

forewarned

Frequency: 70 %

I forewarned him about the potential dangers of the hike.

forewarned

Frequency: 60 %

The weather forecast forewarned us of the approaching storm.

forewarned

Frequency: 50 %

The police forewarned the residents about the recent burglaries in the area.

forewarned

Frequency: 40 %

She was forewarned about the upcoming changes in the company.

Idiomatic Expressions for forewarn

• Phrase: forewarned is foretold
  Meaning: When a warning or prediction is given, it often leads to the outcome being predicted.
  Usage: The weather forecast warned of heavy rain, and sure enough, it poured all day. Forewarned is foretold, I suppose.