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foreknow
verb fore·know \(ˌ)fȯr-ˈnō\
fore·knew\-ˈnü, -ˈnyü\fore·known\-ˈnōn\fore·know·ing
Definition of FOREKNOW
transitive verb
: to have previous knowledge of : know beforehand especially by paranormal means or by revelation
— fore·knowl·edge \ˈfȯr-ˌnä-lij, (ˌ)fȯr-ˈnä-\ noun
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First Known Use of FOREKNOW
14th century
Related to FOREKNOW
- Synonyms
- anticipate, divine, forefeel, foresee, prevision
Synonym Discussion of FOREKNOW
foresee, foreknow, divine, anticipate mean to know beforehand. foresee implies nothing about how the knowledge is derived and may apply to ordinary reasoning and experience <economists should have foreseen the recession>. foreknow usually implies supernatural assistance, as through revelation <if only we could foreknow our own destinies>. divine adds to foresee the suggestion of exceptional wisdom or discernment <was able to divine Europe's rapid recovery from the war>. anticipate implies taking action about or responding emotionally to something before it happens <the waiter anticipated our every need>.
Rhymes with FOREKNOW
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