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| 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" |
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| 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 |
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