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1foretaste
noun fore·taste \ˈfȯr-ˌtāst\
: a small or short experience of something that will not be fully experienced until later
Full Definition of FORETASTE
1
: a small anticipatory sample
2
: an advance indication or warning
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First Known Use of FORETASTE
15th century
Synonym Discussion of FORETASTE
prospect, outlook, anticipation, foretaste mean an advance realization of something to come. prospect implies expectation of a particular event, condition, or development of definite interest or concern <the prospect of a quiet weekend>. outlook suggests a forecasting of the future <a favorable outlook for the economy>. anticipation implies a prospect or outlook that involves advance suffering or enjoyment of what is foreseen <the anticipation of her arrival>. foretaste implies an actual though brief or partial experience of something forthcoming <the frost was a foretaste of winter>.
Rhymes with FORETASTE
2foretaste
verb fore·taste \fȯr-ˈtāst, ˈfȯr-ˌ\
Definition of FORETASTE
transitive verb
: to taste beforehand : anticipate
First Known Use of FORETASTE
15th century
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