pre·vise (pr -v z )tr.v. pre·vised, pre·vis·ing, pre·vis·es 1. To know in advance; foresee. 2. To notify in advance; forewarn. [Middle English previsen, from Latin praevid  re, praevs- : prae-, pre- + vidre, to see; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]pre·vi sor n. |
previse [prɪˈvaɪz]
vb (tr) Rare
1. to predict or foresee
2. to notify in advance
[from Latin praevidēre to foresee, from prae before + vidēre to see]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | previse - warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning; "I forewarned him of the trouble that would arise if he showed up at his ex-wife's house" warn - notify of danger, potential harm, or risk; "The director warned him that he might be fired"; "The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking" |
| 2. | previse - realize beforehand know - be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt; "I know that I left the key on the table"; "Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun" |
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