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previse

[pri-vahyz]

verb (used with object), pre·vised, pre·vis·ing.

to foresee.

to forewarn.

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

Related forms

pre·vi·sor, noun

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previse (prɪˈvaɪz)

—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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