Foreseen: meaning, definitions and examples

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foreseen

[ fɔːˈsiːn ]

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in a sentence

Known or predicted before it happens.

Synonyms

anticipated, envisioned, predicted

Examples of usage

He had foreseen the economic downturn and prepared accordingly.
The consequences of their actions were unforeseen by most, but he had foreseen them all along.

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in a sentence

To predict or anticipate an event before it happens.

Synonyms

anticipate, forecast, predict

Examples of usage

She foresees a bright future for the company.
The wise man foresees danger and takes precautions.

Translations

Translations of the word "foreseen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 previsto

🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमानित

🇩🇪 vorgesehen

🇮🇩 dilihat sebelumnya

🇺🇦 передбачений

🇵🇱 przewidziany

🇯🇵 予見された

🇫🇷 prévu

🇪🇸 previsto

🇹🇷 öngörülen

🇰🇷 예견된

🇸🇦 متوقع

🇨🇿 předpokládaný

🇸🇰 predpokladaný

🇨🇳 预见的

🇸🇮 predviden

🇮🇸 fyrirséður

🇰🇿 болжанған

🇬🇪 წინასწარ ნავარაუდევი

🇦🇿 qabaqcadan görülən

🇲🇽 previsto

Word origin

The word 'foreseen' originated from the combination of the prefix 'fore-' meaning before, and the word 'seen'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of foreseen has been present in various cultures and languages throughout history, emphasizing the importance of being able to predict or anticipate future events. The ability to foresee has been valued in many fields, from astrology to strategic planning.