forefeel

verb

(ˌ)fȯr-ˈfēl How to pronounce forefeel (audio)
Definition of forefeelnext
as in to anticipate
to realize or know about beforehand did any of the passengers embarking on the Titanic's maiden voyage forefeel their impending doom?

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  1. anticipate
  2. foresee
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  • Thousands of apartments have gone on the market in the last couple of years, and there are more in the pipeline, though fewer projects are anticipated in the future.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • The country is investing in more hotels and attractions in capital city Ulaanbaatar, anticipating that number will go up in the years to come.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of anticipate
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  • Not many will have foreseen Norway’s commanding victory over Brazil, but the way Solbakken managed that game is testament to both his tactical intelligence and their squad depth.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • His one talent was his ability to foresee that the vilification of ambitious and successful people might lead to the political mass resentment and hatred for such individuals.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
Definition of foresee
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“Forefeel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forefeel. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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