Foresaw: meaning, definitions and examples
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foresaw
[ fɔːrˈsɔː ]
future prediction
Foresaw is the past tense of foresee, meaning to anticipate or predict a future event. It implies an understanding or expectation of an outcome based on previous knowledge or intuition.
Synonyms
anticipated, envisioned, foretold, predicted
Examples of usage
- She foresaw the consequences of her decisions.
- He foresaw a decline in the economy due to market trends.
- They foresaw potential challenges in the project.
- The scientist foresaw advancements in technology.
Translations
Translations of the word "foresaw" in other languages:
🇵🇹 previu
🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमान किया
🇩🇪 voraussehen
🇮🇩 melihat ke depan
🇺🇦 передбачав
🇵🇱 przewidział
🇯🇵 予見した
🇫🇷 prévu
🇪🇸 previó
🇹🇷 öngördü
🇰🇷 예상했다
🇸🇦 توقع
🇨🇿 předpověděl
🇸🇰 predpovedal
🇨🇳 预见
🇸🇮 predvidel
🇮🇸 spáði
🇰🇿 болжап
🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველა
🇦🇿 görmək
🇲🇽 previó
Word origin
The word 'foresaw' comes from the Old English word 'forseon', which is a combination of 'for-', meaning 'before', and 'seon', meaning 'to see'. The evolution of this term reflects the importance of vision and foresight in human decision-making processes. Historically, the ability to foresee future events was often associated with wisdom and insight. Over time, the usage of 'foresaw' expanded from literal visual perception to encompass broader concepts of prediction and forecasting based on experience. In literature and common parlance, it has retained its connotation of visionary insight, highlighting its relevance in various contexts, from personal judgment to strategic planning in business.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,162, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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