previse

pre·vise

[pri-vahyz]
verb (used with object), pre·vised, pre·vis·ing.
1.
to foresee.
2.
to forewarn.

Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin praevīsus past participle of praevidēre to foresee. See pre-, visa

pre·vi·sor, noun
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previse (prɪˈvaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to predict or foresee
2.  to notify in advance
 
[C16: from Latin praevidēre to foresee, from prae before + vidēre to see]

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