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Definition 1: realize beforehand - [verb of cognition]Synonyms for foresee in the sense of this definition
(foresee is a kind of ...) be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt
"I know that I left the key on the table" "Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun"
Synonyms for foresee in the sense of this definition
(foresee is a kind of ...) be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt
"I know that I left the key on the table" "Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun"Definition 2: picture to oneself; imagine possible - [verb of creation]Samples where foresee or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- I cannot envision him as President
Synonyms for foresee in the sense of this definition
(foresee is a kind of ...) form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
"Can you conceive of him as the president?"
Samples where foresee or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- I cannot envision him as President