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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But it is unlikely, as it strategised ahead of commencing the attacks on Iran, that the US fully foresaw some of these economic consequences.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

In 2020, at the museum’s intersection of 18th Street and Crickets, the city of Lubbock installed what no one foresaw would be a controversial feature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

The average analyst estimate calculated by FactSet foresaw a loss of 7 cents per share.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

But despite being among the Champions League title contenders for many seasons, not even their most partisan supporters foresaw a 5-1 second round, first leg victory over Remo Stars in Abeokuta.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

Burry replied that while it was true that he foresaw Armageddon, he wasn’t betting on it.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis