foreknow
/fɔːrˈnoʊ/
know beforehand
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- 1.
To know or be aware of (something) before it exists or happens; to have prior knowledge of.
"Many ancient prophecies claimed to foreknow future events."
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The oracle claimed to foreknow the exact date of the king's demise.
The oracle claimed to foreknow the exact date of the king's demise.
It is impossible for humans to foreknow every twist of fate.
It is impossible for humans to foreknow every twist of fate.
Does God foreknow all human actions, or do we have free will?
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How do you pronounce foreknow?
foreknow is pronounced [/fɔːrˈnoʊ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does foreknow mean?
foreknow means "know beforehand". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is foreknow?
foreknow is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "The oracle claimed to foreknow the exact date of the king's demise." — used to mean "know beforehand".
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