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forefeel

verb fore·feel \ (ˌ)fȯr-ˈfēl \

Definition of forefeel

forefelt play \(ˌ)fȯr-ˈfelt\; forefeeling

transitive verb

:to have a presentiment of

Examples of forefeel in a Sentence

did any of the passengers embarking on the Titanic's maiden voyage forefeel their impending doom?

First Known Use of forefeel

1580

forefeel Synonyms

Synonyms

anticipate, divine, foresee, foreknow, prevision

Related Words

augur, forecast, foretell, predict, presage, prognosticate, prophesy; envisage, envision, foreshadow, prefigure, visualize; alert, caution, foretoken, forewarn; preview; descry, discern, perceive; apprehend, dread, fear

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