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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“I don’t foresee a situation where you’d need to think about the bottom of the tank,” echoed Jaime Brito, executive director of refining and oil products at Dow Jones Energy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The steam engine, assembly line and personal computer displaced jobs while giving life to industries no committee could foresee.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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

Still, despite all these problems, experts foresee metro use continuing to inch up incrementally.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

I remembered the words of the young girl Oracle in my dream: I foresee the future.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

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