v. Function: verb
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Synonyms: PREVENT 1, forestall
Related Words: forecast, foretell, presage
Idioms: be one step ahead of
Contrasted Words: disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook, slight
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Synonyms: FORESEE , apprehend, divine, forefeel, foreknow, preknow, previse, prevision, see, visualize
Related Words: await, contemplate, expect; foretaste
Idioms: be on the lookout ( or watch) for, look forward to, look ( or watch) out for