1. past tense of foresee; to see or know beforehand; to anticipate.
Usage: archaic or literary usage; modern English typically uses 'foresaw' as the past tense of 'foresee'
2. (nautical) past tense of foresail or to gain ground to windward of another vessel.
Usage: nautical/sailing term; specialized usage

Examples

• The prophet forereached the coming of the great storm.
• She forereached the difficulties that would arise from the decision.
• The captain forereached his rival ship during the race.
• He forereached the consequences of his actions before proceeding.
• The sailors forereached the other vessel by skillful maneuvering.