/pɾeˈβeɾ/
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Translation
to foresee
Word origin
From Latin praevidere ('to see beforehand'), from prae- ('before') plus videre ('to see').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praevidere
- English cognates
- preview, provide, vision
Grammar
Verb type-er irregular (conjugated like ver)
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
.
It is difficult to foresee the outcome of the elections.
semejante .
Nobody could foresee such a disaster.
ningún .
The plan does not provide for any extra expense.
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We must anticipate possible problems before the trip.
expertos preveían subida .
The experts foresaw a rise in prices.
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