previse

pre·vise

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pri-vahyz]
- /prɪˈvaɪz/
- /priː.ˈvaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-vahyz]
- /prɪˈvaɪz/

Definitions of previse word

verb with object previse to foresee. 1
verb with object previse to forewarn. 1
verb previse to predict or foresee 0
verb previse to notify in advance 0
verb transitive previse to foresee or forecast 0
verb transitive previse to inform beforehand; warn 0

See all 6 definitions of previse

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Origin of previse

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Previse

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Previse

previse popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

previse usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for previse

verb previse

divine — of or relating to a god, especially the Supreme Being.
dope out — any thick liquid or pasty preparation, as a lubricant, used in preparing a surface.
forefeel — to feel or perceive beforehand; have a presentiment of.
foreknow — to know beforehand.
foresee — to have prescience of; to know in advance; foreknow.

All 6 Synonyms of previse