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previse

American  
[pri-vahyz] / prɪˈvaɪz /

verb (used with object)

prevised, prevising

  1. to foresee.

  2. to forewarn.

previse British  
/ prɪˈvaɪz /

verb

  1. to predict or foresee

  2. to notify in advance

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Other Word Forms

  • previsor noun

Etymology

Origin of previse

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

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