ALL meanings of cautioned
cau·tion
C c - noun cautioned alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness: Landslides ahead—proceed with caution. 1
- noun cautioned a warning against danger or evil; anything serving as a warning: By way of caution, he told me the difficulties I would face. 1
- noun cautioned Informal. a person or thing that astonishes or causes mild apprehension: She's a caution. The way he challenges your remarks is a caution. 1
- verb with object cautioned to give warning to; advise or urge to take heed. 1
- verb without object cautioned to warn or advise: The newspapers caution against overoptimism. 1
- noun cautioned Past participle of caution. 1