Visual meaning of 'alerted'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of alerted: To give warning to.

verb

To give warning to.

"The smoke alarm alerted us to the fire in the kitchen. "

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Visual illustration of alerted: Having been made alert; having been made attentive, alarmed or warned of something coming soon.

adjective

Having been made alert; having been made attentive, alarmed or warned of something coming soon.

"The fire alarm alerted everyone to the danger. "

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