: to see (something, such as a development) beforehand
He could not have foreseen the consequences of his actions.
She foresaw the company's potential and invested early on.
Examples of foresee in a Sentence
We couldn't have foreseen the consequences of our actions.
He foresees a day when all war will cease.
She foresaw the company's potential and invested early on.
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Experts also foresee a rise in crimes, online harassment and diminished human agency and new challenges in security.
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Hessie Jones, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are foreseen.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
Meghan Markle doesn't foresee her lifestyle brand being impacted by President Donald Trump's new global tariffs.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
There were so many challenges that could not be foreseen.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2025
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Hessie Jones, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are foreseen.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
Meghan Markle doesn't foresee her lifestyle brand being impacted by President Donald Trump's new global tariffs.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
There were so many challenges that could not be foreseen.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foresee
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“Foresee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foresee. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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