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previse

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To foresee.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To forewarn.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

realize beforehand

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: anticipate, foreknow, foresee

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: know

4

verb

Meaning 4

warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • I forewarned him of the trouble that would arise if he showed up at his ex-wife's house

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: forewarn

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: warn

History

Etymology

From Latin praevisus, the past participle of praevideō.