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cautioned

/kɔːʊˈʃɒnɪd/ verb · British & US

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What does cautioned mean?

verb

Past tense of caution, to warn or advise someone to be careful.

Example

"The police cautioned the driver for speeding."

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Etymologically related

caution cautious cautionary cautioning

Synonyms for cautioned

warned admonished advised cautioned reprimanded rebuked

Antonyms of cautioned

encouraged urged urged

Rhymes with cautioned

cautioned conditioned education relation