previse

[ pri-vahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, pre·vised, pre·vis·ing.

1. to foresee.
2. to forewarn.

previse

/ prɪˈvaɪz /

verb

1. to predict or foresee
2. to notify in advance

Other Words From

• pre·visor noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of previse¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin praevīsus, past participle of praevidēre “to foresee”; pre-, visa

Word History and Origins

Origin of previse¹

C16: from Latin praevidēre to foresee, from prae before + vidēre to see

Example Sentences

In actual practice our plans seem not to previse grandfathers and grandmothers, and stop short even of fathers and mothers.

From Project Gutenberg

But it behoves us to previse that the doctor does not kill her before the lawyer comes.'

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• deduce
• discern
• foresee
• foretell
• infer
• prophesy
• surmise
• visualize