Synonyms for previse
- verb
- British English
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To foresee.
Forms
- Past participle
- prevised
e.g. prevised → anticipated, foreseen, foreknew, forewarned…
Example sentences
- anticipate I didn't anticipate that there would be a problem.
- foresee No one can foresee how that result will turn out.
- forewarn I need to forewarn you: This story is going to be graphic.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| previse | steady | |
| anticipate | steady | |
| foresee | falling | |
| foreknow | rising | |
| forewarn | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- foresee2
- 8 letters
- forewarn2, foreknow
- 10 letters
- anticipate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (foresee2 = 2 syllables).