foresee
1. [ verb ] realize beforehand
Synonyms: anticipate foreknow previse
Related terms: know foresight
2. [ verb ] picture to oneself; imagine possible
Synonyms: envision
Examples:

"I cannot envision him as President"

Related terms: imagine picturing
3. [ verb ] act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Synonyms: anticipate counter forestall
Related terms: act obviation
Similar spelling:   forego
  Frese
  Forshee
  foreshow
  Forys
  forge
  Force