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单词 foreknowledge
释义

foreknow

verb

fore·​know (ˌ)fȯr-ˈnō How to pronounce foreknow (audio)
foreknew (ˌ)fȯr-ˈnü How to pronounce foreknow (audio)
-ˈnyü
; foreknown (ˌ)fȯr-ˈnōn How to pronounce foreknow (audio) ; foreknowing

transitive verb

: to have previous knowledge of : know beforehand especially by paranormal means or by revelation
foreknowledge
ˈfȯr-ˌnä-lij How to pronounce foreknow (audio)
(ˌ)fȯr-ˈnä-
noun

Synonyms

  • anticipate
  • divine
  • forefeel
  • foresee
  • prevision
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Example Sentences

what couple can possibly foreknow the trials and tribulations that marriage will bring?

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

foreknowledge

noun

as in foresight
the special ability to see or know about events before they actually occur a suspenseful story about a man who has a frightening foreknowledge of disasters

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • foresight
  • prescience
  • divination
  • premonition
  • omniscience
  • clairvoyance
  • presentiment
  • presage
  • extrasensory perception
  • sixth sense
  • prenotion
  • foreboding
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