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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While I could tell Levi was struggling, like her family, I did not foresee the heartbreak to come.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

A Nato official told the BBC that the organisation's founding treaty "does not foresee any provision for suspension of Nato membership, or expulsion".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Some said they could foresee the records leaked being used as justification to reopen old cases — or initiate new ones.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Most analysts and the futures market foresee a significant reversal of oil’s war-related price spike.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

You didn’t foresee this, and I didn’t help you!

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman

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