forewarn
intermediateB2/fɔːrˈwɔːrn/ · fore-warn
To inform someone about a possible danger or unpleasant situation in advance.
Meanings
To inform someone about a possible danger or unpleasant situation in advance.
کسی کو ممکنہ خطرے یا ناخوشگوار صورت حال سے پہلے آگاہ کرنا۔
پیشگوئی کرنا
peeshgoyi karna
Common Collocations
- forewarn about dangers
- forewarn of consequences
- forewarn someone
Example Sentences
It's important to forewarn employees about potential risks.
ملازمین کو ممکنہ خطرات سے پیشگی آگاہ کرنا ضروری ہے۔
Mulaazimeen ko mumkinah khatarat se peeshgi aagah karna zaroori hai.
She decided to forewarn her friend about the storm.
اس نے طوفان کے بارے میں اپنے دوست کو پیشگی خبردار کرنے کا فیصلہ किया۔
Us ne toofan ke baare mein apne dost ko peeshgi khabardaar karne ka faisla kiya.
The teacher forewarned the students about the upcoming exam topics.
استاد نے طلبہ کو آنے والے امتحان کے موضوعات کے بارے میں پیشگی آگاہ کیا۔
Ustaad ne talaba ko aane wale imtihan ke mauzoat ke baare mein peeshgi aagah kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think 'fore(warn)' as in 'before you warn.'
Imagine a person holding a sign that says 'Warning Ahead' before a dangerous road.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود آگاہ ہو جو خطرات سے ملے ہیں سبھی، پیشگوئی کیجئے، کچھ سب کو بتائیے
Khud aagah ho jo khatarat se mile hain sabhi, Peeshgoyi kijiye, kuch sab ko bataiye.
Those who are aware of dangers themselves, Forewarn, let everyone know.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خبردار رہنے والا کبھی نہیں برباد ہوتا۔
Khabardaar rehne wala kabhi nahi barbaad hota.
The one who remains alert is never ruined.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "forwarnian" — to warn beforehand
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from Old English, combining 'for-' meaning 'before' and 'warnian' meaning 'to warn.'