foresaw

VERB

anticipate, predict

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discern envisage expect forecast foretell perceive presage understand

STRONG

apprehend divine espy forebode foreknow previse prognosticate prophesy see visualize

WEAK

call the turn 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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foresaw

Similarly, General Shirreff wrote the political thriller "War With Russia" in 2016, in which he foresaw Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said no-one foresaw the influx of 72,000 migrants in the exclave of Ceuta, as pressure mounts over his handling of the crisis.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Others pointed to lengthy investing track records when launching hedge funds or venture-capital funds; Aschenbrenner’s stature stemmed from a 165-page essay in 2024, “Situational Awareness: The Decade Ahead,” that foresaw the path of AI’s development.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

The signers of the Declaration of Independence never foresaw a World Cup, much less an American World Cup team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026

Adams foresaw a very close electoral vote, perhaps even a tie with Jefferson, which would then throw the election into the House of Representatives.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis