Foreknow: alternatives and connections

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Foreknow

To have previous knowledge of; to know beforehand.

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Realize 76% connected

To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into the actual; to bring into concrete existence; to effectuate; to accomplish; as, to rea…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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See 76% connected

A seat; a site; a place where sovereign power is exercised.

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Understand 76% connected

To have just and adequate ideas of; to apprehended the meaning or intention of; to have knowledge of; to comprehend; to know; as, to understand a pro…

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Anticipate 92% connected

To be before in doing; to do or take before another; to preclude or prevent by prior action.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Foresee 92% connected

To see beforehand; to have prescience of; to foreknow.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Previse 92% connected

To foresee.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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