Foresee: meaning, definitions and examples
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foresee
[ fɔːrˈsiː ]
future prediction
To foresee means to anticipate or predict something that will happen in the future. It involves having the ability to imagine or predict what may occur later on.
Synonyms
anticipate, envision, forecast, foretell, predict.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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foresee |
Used when talking about knowing or being aware of something in advance, often based on current knowledge or logical reasoning.
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predict |
Used for making a statement about what will happen in the future based on observation, experience, or scientific reasoning.
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anticipate |
Often used in situations where there is an expectation or preparation for something. It involves looking forward and planning accordingly.
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envision |
Used when talking about forming a mental image or idea of what the future might look like, often in a creative or positive manner.
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foretell |
Generally used in more mystical or prophetic contexts, often with a sense of predicting the future in a way that seems almost supernatural.
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forecast |
Commonly used in contexts involving predictions based on analysis, particularly in weather, economics, and similar fields.
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Examples of usage
- I can foresee a time when robots will do most of the work for us.
- She could foresee the challenges that lay ahead.
- The expert foresaw the economic downturn and took appropriate measures.
- We need to foresee potential problems before they arise.
- It's important to foresee the consequences of your actions.
Translations
Translations of the word "foresee" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prever
🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमान करना
🇩🇪 vorhersehen
🇮🇩 meramalkan
🇺🇦 передбачати
🇵🇱 przewidywać
🇯🇵 予見する (yoken suru)
🇫🇷 prévoir
🇪🇸 prever
🇹🇷 öngörmek
🇰🇷 예견하다 (yegyeonhada)
🇸🇦 يتنبأ (yatanabba')
🇨🇿 předvídat
🇸🇰 predvídať
🇨🇳 预见 (yùjiàn)
🇸🇮 predvideti
🇮🇸 sjá fyrir
🇰🇿 болжау
🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველება (ts'inastsarmet'q'veleba)
🇦🇿 proqnozlaşdırmaq
🇲🇽 prever
Etymology
The word 'foresee' originated from the Old English word 'foreseon' which means 'to have a mental picture of what is to come'. It has been in use since the 12th century and has evolved to its current meaning of anticipating or predicting future events.
See also: foreseeing, foreseen, oversee, overseeing, overseer, see, seeable, seeing, seer, seesaw, seethe, unseeing.