Cautioned

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːʃənd/

Cautioned (verb)

  1. To tell someone to be careful or to avoid a risk.
  2. To give a warning or advice to someone about a possible problem.

Examples

  • They cautioned about the risks of swimming in deep water.
  • She cautioned him to watch out for slippery floors.

Common collocations: cautioned against something, cautioned others, cautioned to be careful, cautioned about safety

Synonyms of Cautioned

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Cautioned

  • — To ignore is to overlook warnings or advice.
  • — To disregard is to pay no attention to warnings.