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Vinony

beware

verb

  1. look out (for)!
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Pronunciation: /biˈwɛɚ/ / /bɪˈwɛɚ/ / /bəˈwɛɚ/

verb

Etymology: From Middle English bewar, be war, be ware, forms of Middle English ben ware (“to be on one's guard, be vigilant”, literally “be ware”), equivalent to be + ware or be + aware. Compare Old English bewarian.

  1. To use caution, pay attention to (used both with and without of).

    “Behold, I send an Angel before thee[…]. Beware of him, and obey his voice.”

    “Beware the Ides of March.”