v. 1 (also absol.) a (often foll. by of or that) inform of danger, unknown circumstances, etc. b (foll. by to + infin.) advise (a person) to take certain action. c (often foll. by against) inform (a person etc.) about a specific danger. 2 (usu. with neg.) admonish. warn off tell (a person) to keep away (from). [Old English]
