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 foresee foresee /fɔrˈsiː/

verb

  1. () Realize beforehand  ( previse , foreknow , anticipate , foresee )
    realize beforehand
      I anticipate a challenging but rewarding journey ahead.
    I anticipate a challenging but rewarding journey ahead.
  2. () Picture to oneself; imagine possible  ( envision , foresee )
    picture to oneself; imagine possible
     I cannot envision him as President
    I cannot envision him as President
  3. () Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time  ( forestall , counter , foresee , anticipate )
    act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
      Sarah eagerly anticipated her favorite band's concert, counting down the days until the event.
    Sarah eagerly anticipated her favorite band's concert, counting down the days until the event.