verb
- to know beforehand; to have knowledge of something before it happens or becomes generally known
Usage: formal; often used in religious or philosophical contexts
Examples
- The prophet claimed to foreknow the outcome of the battle.
- Some believe that God foreknows all future events.
- It is impossible for humans to foreknow every consequence of their actions.
- The ancient oracle was said to foreknow the fate of kingdoms.
- Philosophers debate whether it is possible to truly foreknow the future.
- She seemed to foreknow his decision before he announced it.