Main Entry: fore·know

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)fȯr-ˈnō\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): fore·knew \-ˈnü, -ˈnyü\; fore·known \-ˈnōn\; fore·know·ing

Date: 14th century

: to have previous knowledge of : know beforehand especially by paranormal means or by revelation

synonyms see foresee

— fore·knowl·edge \ˈfȯr-ˌnä-lij, (ˌ)fȯr-ˈnä-\ noun