: to see (something, such as a development) beforehand
He could not have foreseen the consequences of his actions.
She foresaw the company's potential and invested early on.
Examples of foresee in a Sentence
We couldn't have foreseen the consequences of our actions.
He foresees a day when all war will cease.
She foresaw the company's potential and invested early on.
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Some projections foresee the state growing by 17 million new residents by 2050.
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
On Wednesday, Germany’s Cabinet approved a draft 2026 budget that foresees a second consecutive year of record government investment in priorities such as modernizing transport infrastructure, building homes, security and digitization.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Amemiya expects short-term volatility in the yen, but foresees that the safe haven currency will appreciate over the longer-term.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 30 July 2025
Deep playoff runs require skill, which the Clippers undoubtedly possess, but also durability and stamina, and no one can foresee what next season holds for Beal, who has played 196 out of a possible 328 games his past four seasons, or Kawhi Leonard, who has played 157.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 July 2025
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
On Wednesday, Germany’s Cabinet approved a draft 2026 budget that foresees a second consecutive year of record government investment in priorities such as modernizing transport infrastructure, building homes, security and digitization.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Amemiya expects short-term volatility in the yen, but foresees that the safe haven currency will appreciate over the longer-term.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 30 July 2025
Deep playoff runs require skill, which the Clippers undoubtedly possess, but also durability and stamina, and no one can foresee what next season holds for Beal, who has played 196 out of a possible 328 games his past four seasons, or Kawhi Leonard, who has played 157.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for foresee
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“Foresee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foresee. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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