What does foreread mean?
Foreread means (transitive) To signify beforehand; predict..
Foreread
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To signify beforehand; predict..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To signify beforehand; predict.
- (transitive) To read beforehand or ahead of time.
- (transitive) To perceive, interpret or figure out in advance.
- A foreword; preface.
Example Sentences
She feels that she could "foreread the future and its mystery" if she could divine the meaning of the "burdened sea."
He foreread like a placard Jeanne d'Etoiles' magnificent scheme: it would convulse all Europe, while England would remain supine, simply because Neweastle was a fool and Ormskirk would be dead.
I can readily imagine what Pushkin might have said to his trembling paraphrasts; but I also know how pleased and excited I would have been in 1935 had I been able to foreread this 1965 version.
He foreread like a placard Jeanne d'Etoiles' magnificent scheme: it would convulse all Europe.
Word Forms
- forereads
- forereading
- foreread
- fore-read
Related Words
When Should You Use Foreread?
Use foreread when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for foreread?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of foreread?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use foreread in a sentence?
She feels that she could "foreread the future and its mystery" if she could divine the meaning of the "burdened sea."
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