Meaning of previse in English

1. Pronunciation

   /priˈvaɪz/

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1. Verb

   previse

   Etymology

   late 16th century: from Latin praevis-‘foreseen, anticipated’, from the verb praevidere, from prae‘before’ + videre‘to see’

   Definitions

   1. warn in advance or beforehand

   Examples

   • « give an early warning »
   • « I forewarned him of the trouble that would arise if he showed up at his ex-wife's house »

   Derived terms

   • forewarning
   • premonition
2. 2. realize beforehand

   Derived terms

   • anticipant
   • anticipator
   • foresight
   • prevision
   • prospicience

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