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alerted

 

[ əˈlɜrtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to warn

To alert someone means to make them aware of a situation or issue that requires their attention or action. It often involves giving a warning about a potential danger or providing information that is important for making decisions.

Synonyms

inform, notify, signal, warn

Examples of usage

  • She alerted the authorities about the suspicious activity.
  • He was alerted to the changes in the schedule.
  • The fire alarm alerted everyone in the building.
  • I alerted my friend to the new job opening.
Context #2 | Verb

to notify

To alert can also refer to the process of notifying someone about important news or updates. This usage emphasizes the aspect of bringing attention to something specific that may require action or response.

Synonyms

advise, apprise, brief, update

Examples of usage

  • The system automatically alerts users when there is new information.
  • I will alert you if there are any changes to the plan.
  • Please alert me if you notice any unusual behavior.
  • The doctor alerted me about the test results.

Translations

Translations of the word "alerted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alertado

🇮🇳 चेतावनी दी

🇩🇪 alarmiert

🇮🇩 diperingatkan

🇺🇦 попереджений

🇵🇱 powiadomiony

🇯🇵 警告された

🇫🇷 alerté

🇪🇸 alertado

🇹🇷 uyarıldı

🇰🇷 경고받은

🇸🇦 تم إعلامه

🇨🇿 varován

🇸🇰 varovaný

🇨🇳 被警告

🇸🇮 opozorjen

🇮🇸 vöruð

🇰🇿 ескертілген

🇬🇪 აღიარებული

🇦🇿 xəbərdar olunmuş

🇲🇽 alertado

Etymology

The word 'alerted' is the past tense of the verb 'alert.' It originates from the French word 'alerter,' which means 'to warn or notify.' This French term comes from the Italian 'all'erta,' meaning 'to be on the watch.' The phrase 'all'erta' is derived from 'a l'erta,' translating to 'to the watch' or 'to the lookout.' The use of the term in English can be traced back to the 17th century. Initially, it was used in military contexts to warn troops of danger or impending attacks. Over time, its usage expanded to various fields, including emergency services, technology, and everyday language, where it denotes the act of making someone aware of something important.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,874, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.