Synonyms for

Foresaw

Verb / ˌfɔ:ˈrsɔ: / Another word for foresaw — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To see or know beforehand.

Synonyms & similar words

foresee forestall anticipate foreknow previse envision counter anticipate predict foretell envision foreknow prognosticate visualize forecast previse augur forebode presage foresee preknow forefeel apprehend sense expect forewarn

Example sentences

  1. I foresaw that my favorite team would win the game.
  2. He foresaw the problem before anyone else.
  3. She foresaw the danger and acted quickly.
  4. They foresaw the need for more volunteers and started recruiting early.
  5. The company foresaw a decline in sales and prepared accordingly.

Quotes

  • I foresaw my fate; the future I could not avoid, but I would not go down without a fight.
  • I foresaw the consequences of my actions and made a different choice.
  • The wise man foresaw the outcome and avoided the mistake.

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