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Plural for care taken to avoid danger or mistakes
“Extreme caution is urged when engaging in activities that may pose a threat to one's physical well-being.”
Plural for an official or legal warning, typically given to someone who has committed an offense
“He admitted to double-parking and received a caution for his transgression.”
Plural for something that warns of imminent risk or danger
“This is just a caution that my review of the film practically gives away the entire plot of the movie.”
(rare) Plural for a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening
“It's just a basic caution of ensuring that I do not lock myself out of my own apartment.”
(dated) Plural for one who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour
“Oh, that boy, he's a caution! He does make me laugh.”
Plural for a funny person, typically an entertainer
Plural for a lack of warmth or openness in manner or expression
Plural for a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations
Plural for a doubt or uncertainty concerning a matter or decision
Plural for a measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable
Plural for advice or counseling aimed at resolving a problem
Plural for the quality of being frugal
Plural for the act or an instance of dissuading
Plural for an unusual or amusing person
Plural for the quality or state of being hesitant
Plural for careful consideration or deliberation of the facts or reasons
Plural for something which serves as a sign or evidence of something
Plural for warning, urging
To say something as advice or to provide information
“Economic purists caution patience and promise a more efficient electricity market in the future.”
To say something as a warning
“I would certainly caution you against consuming more calories than you expend.”
To issue an official or legal warning to
“They would caution the couple for malnourishing their child.”
To advise earnestly
To state one's intention to take hostile and retributive action against someone
To instruct or order (someone) to do something
To provide information in a formal or official way
To offer advice to
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