Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
foresaw
verb
/fɔːrˈsɔː/
Definition
To foresee means to perceive or anticipate something in advance, often about future events or outcomes.
Examples
- She foresaw the challenges the team would face and prepared accordingly.
- The advisor foresaw a downturn in the economy.
- He foresaw the need for more resources to complete the project on time.
Meaning
Foresaw is the simple past tense of the verb foresee. It indicates the ability to predict or see ahead, particularly in terms of events that have not yet happened.
Synonyms
- anticipated
- predicted
- foretold
- envisioned
