verb
- past tense and past participle of beware; warned or cautioned (someone) to be careful or wary of something
Usage: archaic or literary; rarely used in modern English; 'beware' is typically used as an imperative or infinitive rather than in past tense forms
Examples
- The sign bewared travelers of the dangerous cliff ahead.
- She bewared him of the risks before he made his decision.
- The old sailor bewared the young crew members about the treacherous waters.
- He bewared his friends not to trust the stranger.
- The guide bewared us of pickpockets in the crowded market.