Foretasted: meaning, definitions and examples
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foretasted
[ fɔrˈteɪstɪd ]
past tense
Foretasted is the past tense of the verb 'foretaste,' which means to experience or anticipate something before it actually occurs. It often implies a preliminary taste or hint of something that will come later, whether it's related to food, an event, or feelings. The term is most commonly used in literary contexts but can also apply to everyday experiences.
Synonyms
anticipated, predicted, previewed
Examples of usage
- She foretasted the joy of their reunion.
- The chef foretasted the flavors of the dish.
- He foretasted the challenges of the journey ahead.
Translations
Translations of the word "foretasted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 previsto
🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमानित
🇩🇪 vorausgesagt
🇮🇩 diperkirakan
🇺🇦 передбачений
🇵🇱 przewidziany
🇯🇵 予測された
🇫🇷 prévu
🇪🇸 previsto
🇹🇷 öngörülen
🇰🇷 예상된
🇸🇦 مُتَوَقَّع
🇨🇿 předpovězený
🇸🇰 predpovedaný
🇨🇳 预测的
🇸🇮 napovedan
🇮🇸 fyrirfram
🇰🇿 болжанған
🇬🇪 წინასწარდაკარგული
🇦🇿 proqnozlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 previsto
Etymology
The word 'foretaste' derives from the Middle English term 'foretasen,' which combines the prefix 'fore-' meaning 'before' with the verb 'taste' from Old French 'tester,' which itself originated from the Latin 'tastare,' meaning 'to touch or handle.' The use of 'foretaste' has evolved over the centuries from being used primarily in the context of food to encompass broader anticipatory meanings. Its application has been particularly noted in theology and literature, where it might refer to a hint of heavenly bliss or an indication of future events. As language developed, the idea of tasting metaphorically became a way to express the experience of something not yet fully realized or understood.