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foresee

[fawr-see] / fɔrˈsi /
VERB
anticipate, predict
Synonyms
STRONGEST
discern envisage expect forecast foretell perceive presage
STRONG
apprehend divine espy forebode foreknow previse prognosticate prophesy see visualize
WEAK
call the turn crystal-ball crystal-ball it dope out forefeel have a hunch preknow prevision psych out see it coming
Antonyms
STRONGEST
misinterpret misunderstand neglect overlook

Example Sentences

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He added that the players had done well without him and implied that he didn’t foresee any changes ahead of the finals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

I foresee this trend will only gain steam as U.S. interest rate cuts, foreign investment, deregulation and GDP growth breathe new life into sectors that have been undervalued or even stymied in recent years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Q: Did anyone foresee how much index funds would grow?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Jefferies analysts do not foresee a “software apocalypse,” citing high security risks for large language models and current AI limitations.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Like foresee, it has an e in the first syllable.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner