Synonyms: previse, foreknow, foresee, anticipate
Definition: realize beforehand
Similar words: know
Definition: be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt
Usage: I know that I left the key on the table; Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun
Definition: picture to oneself; imagine possible
Usage: I cannot envision him as President
Similar words: envisage, conceive of, ideate, imagine
Definition: form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
Usage: Can you conceive of him as the president?
Synonyms: anticipate, foresee, forestall, counter
Definition: act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel