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caution

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  1. warn                  
 
1. cau.tion \'ko.-sh*n\ n [L caution-, cautio precaution, fr. cautus, pp. 
   of cave]-re to be on one's guard 1: WARNING, ADMONISHMENT  2: PRECAUTION  
   3: prudent forethought to minimize risk  4: one that arouses astonishment 
   or commands attention 
2. caution \'ko.-sh(*-)nin\ vt or cau.tion.ing : to advise caution to