Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Warning and Promising

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to warning and promising such as "alert", "pledge", and "discourage".

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Verbs of Verbal Action
to warn [verb]

to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation

Ex: The detective warned the witness about the possible threats to their safety .

to warn someone of something that could be difficult or dangerous

Ex: The police officer will caution drivers about the upcoming road closure .
to alert [verb]

to warn someone of a possible danger, problem, or situation that requires their attention

Ex: The emergency broadcast system is currently alerting citizens of the evacuation procedures .

to give criticism or a warning to someone for doing something that is wrong

Ex: The parent was admonishing the child for running into the street without looking .

to officially forbid someone from doing a specific activity, usually to prevent it from happening

Ex: The government enacted regulations to discourage the consumption of sugary drinks in public schools .

to make someone not to do something

Ex: The campaign aims to dissuade youth from experimenting with drugs .

to cause someone to lose courage, enthusiasm, or hope

Ex: Criticism from her peers disheartens her , but she perseveres .

to make someone feel sad or less hopeful by weakening their confidence, mood, etc.

Ex: Constant failures demoralized the team , but they eventually bounced back .

to cause someone to feel discouraged and less motivated

Ex: Failing the exam briefly dispirited her , but she resolved to study harder .

to make someone feel uneasy or anxious, disrupting their usual calm or confidence

Ex: The persistent failures were unnerving the athlete , affecting their performance .

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

Ex: While on the campaign trail , the candidate was promising various improvements to the community .
to vow [verb]

to make a sincere promise to do or not to do something particular

Ex: Tomorrow , they will vow to uphold the values of their organization .
to swear [verb]

to strongly promise something, usually in serious or formal situations

Ex: They will swear to protect the environment for future generations .

to formally promise to do something

Ex: Tomorrow , they will pledge to work towards gender equality .

to formally and sincerely promise something

Ex: She plighted her allegiance to the cause .

to accept or promise to do something particular

Ex: The student undertook to study diligently and prepare thoroughly for the upcoming exam .

to guarantee that something specific will happen

Ex: The team 's exceptional performance in the finals assured a decisive victory .

to formally promise that specific conditions related to a product, service, etc. will be fulfilled

Ex: The manufacturer guarantees that the washing machine will be free from defects for two years after purchase .