FOREKNOW Meaning and
Definition
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Foreknow is a verb that refers to the act of having prior knowledge or awareness of something before it happens. When someone foreknows something, they are able to anticipate or predict it with certainty or foresight.
The concept of foreknowing involves having advanced awareness or understanding about a particular event, situation, or outcome. It implies having insight into the future and being able to foresee or have knowledge of forthcoming events before they occur. This understanding of foreknowledge is often associated with intuition, precognition, or some form of supernatural ability.
Foreknowledge can be based on various factors such as personal experience, observation, analysis, or even divination. It may involve predicting the actions or behavior of others, the outcome of a situation, or the consequences of certain decisions. This ability to foreknow can be seen as having an advantage, as it allows individuals to prepare for what lies ahead or make informed choices based on their foresight.
In religious contexts, foreknowledge is often attributed to divine entities who possess omniscience or all-knowing abilities. It is believed that these entities have knowledge of all events past, present, and future. Consequently, the term foreknow is also associated with beliefs in fate or predestination.
In summary, to foreknow means to have previous knowledge or insight about something before it occurs, usually based on intuition, experience, or supernatural abilities. It involves the anticipation or prediction of future events and can be seen as an advantageous capability in decision making and preparation.
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To have a previous knowledge of.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for FOREKNOW
Etymology of FOREKNOW
The word "foreknow" is derived from the combination of two English words: "fore" and "know".
The term "fore" originates from the Old English word "fore", which means "before" or "in front of". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "fura", meaning "in front of", and is related to the Latin word "pro", meaning "before" or "forward".
The word "know" comes from the Old English word "cnawan", which means "to know" or "to understand". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "knewan", meaning "to perceive" or "to recognize". This Proto-Germanic root is connected to the Old High German word "kan" and the German word "kennen", both meaning "to know".
Similar spelling words for FOREKNOW
Conjugate verb Foreknow
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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PAST
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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