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# forewarn

verb (forewarn, forewarns, forewarned, forewarning)

«forewarn» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

To warn someone before something bad or difficult happens, so they can get ready. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/forewarn/#m1)

### In the lessons

Saying: «Forewarned is forearmed» — if you know about a danger before, you can prepare. In stories and news: «We were forewarned about the storm». A bit formal.

### Examples

- The coach forewarned us that the match would be hard. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/forewarn/#x1)
- Weather warnings forewarn people about floods. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/forewarn/#x2)
- I'm forewarning you — the test is tricky. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/forewarn/#x3)
- They were forewarned about the traffic. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/forewarn/#x4)
- Forewarned is forearmed. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/forewarn/#x5)
- The sign forewarns drivers of the sharp bend. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/forewarn/#x6)
- For now I know that thou art he of whom Quicksilver forewarned me, the most prudent of mortals, against whom no enchantments can prevail. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/forewarn/#x7)

### Note

Regular verb. Fore- means «before». Slightly formal; everyday: «warn in advance».

## In Jewish tradition

It means to give an earnest warning beforehand. Judah quotes Joseph's warning, and Moses warns the people about forgetting God.

**Interpretation.** Moses' warning is read as part of the covenant, in which forgetting God leads to loss of the land. Tradition reads Joseph's warning as part of his test of his brothers.

### Examples

- And Judah spoke unto him, saying: 'The man did earnestly forewarn us, saying: Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you. (Torah GEN.43.3, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/forewarn/#x1)
- And it shall be, if thou shalt forget the LORD thy God, and walk after other gods, and serve them, and worship them, I forewarn you this day that ye shall surely perish. (Torah DEU.8.19, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/forewarn/#x2)
- And the angel of the LORD forewarned Joshua, saying: (Prophets ZEC.3.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/forewarn/#x3)
- The LORD hath spoken concerning you, O remnant of Judah: Go ye not into Egypt; know certainly that I have forewarned you this day. (Prophets JER.42.19, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/forewarn/#x4)
- Now therefore hearken unto their voice; howbeit thou shalt earnestly forewarn them, and shalt declare unto them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.' (Prophets 1SA.8.9, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/forewarn/#x5)

### Note

Regular verb. Fore- means «before». Slightly formal; everyday: «warn in advance».

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «forewarn» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/forewarn/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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- [Trees and pragmatics of «forewarn» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/forewarn/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«forewarn» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/forewarn.html) on Mova free.