forehear

/ˈfɔrhɪr/

Definitions

1. verb

to hear or anticipate something before it happens

“The politician foreheard the criticism and adjusted her response accordingly.”

2. noun

the act of hearing or anticipating something before it happens

“The company’s forehear of the economic downturn led them to diversify their investments.”

Synonyms

  • anticipate
  • foresee

Antonyms

  • discount
  • ignore