Warn
Warn verb - To give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk.
Usage example: the lifeguard warned the boys that if they continued playing so rough, someone was sure to get hurt
Wake
Wake verb - To give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk.
Usage example: a public service announcement designed to wake people to the dangers of aggressive driving
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