Meaning & Definition of Foresee in English
English⟶
Foresee
/fɔrsi/
verb
1. Realize beforehand
synonym:
- anticipate,
- previse,
- foreknow,
- foresee
2. Picture to oneself
- Imagine possible
- "I cannot envision him as president"
synonym:
- envision,
- foresee
3. Act in advance of
- Deal with ahead of time
synonym:
- anticipate,
- foresee,
- forestall,
- counter
Examples of using
Nobody can foresee when the war will end.
I didn't foresee this turn of events.
The aim of science is, as has often been said, to foresee, not to understand.