precognize

/prɪkɔɡnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to recognize or identify something before it becomes apparent or is officially acknowledged

“The detective was able to pre-cognize the suspect’s alibi and build a stronger case against them.”

2. verb

to sense or feel that something is going to happen before it does

“I had a feeling that I was going to get a phone call, and I was able to pre-cognize the situation.”

Synonyms

  • anticipate
  • foresee

Antonyms

  • ignore
  • misunderstand