forsay

/ˈfɔrsɛ/ (FOR-say)

Definitions

1. verb

to go beyond the limits or bounds of something, or to exceed a certain amount

“The company’s profits began to forsay their expected growth rate.”

2. verb

to speak or say something beyond what is allowed or permitted

“The politician was accused of forsay comments about the opposing party.”

3. verb

to go ahead of or precede something, especially in time

“The symptoms of the disease began to forsay the diagnosis.”

Synonyms

  • exceed
  • surpass
  • transcend

Antonyms

  • fail to meet
  • fall short