alerted

a-lert-ed · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Warned or informed someone of a danger or problem.

  2. 2.

    Made aware of something; notified.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    alerted to — Made aware of something.
  • •
    alerted the authorities — Notified police or officials.

Related words

See also: alert, notify, warning
Synonyms: informed, notified, warned

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of alert, from Italian all'erta ("on the watch").