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BEWARE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to

Example:

Beware of telephone salesmen

Synonyms:

beware; mind

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Hypernyms (to "beware" is one way to...):

look out; watch; watch out (be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something

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 Context examples: 

You would say you don't see it; at least I flatter myself I read as much in your eye (beware, by-the-bye, what you express with that organ; I am quick at interpreting its language).

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)