1. to warn in advance; to give prior notice or warning
Usage: archaic; formal

Examples

• The oracle sought to premonish the king of the coming disaster.
• Ancient texts premonish readers about the consequences of hubris.
• The wise elder would premonish young travelers of the mountain’s dangers.
• Religious leaders often premonish their followers about moral pitfalls.
• The prophet’s role was to premonish the people of divine judgment.