Previse

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To foresee.

    "try to divine the inevitable fortunes of your friends, and of the leaders and rulers of nations; endeavour to previse and forewarn; and study proleptics."

  2. 2
    realize beforehand wordnet
  3. 3
    To forewarn.
  4. 4
    warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning wordnet

Synonyms

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anticipateanticipateforeknowforeseeforewarnforewarn

Example

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"try to divine the inevitable fortunes of your friends, and of the leaders and rulers of nations; endeavour to previse and forewarn; and study proleptics."

Etymology

From Latin praevisus, the past participle of praevideĊ.

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