tr.v. pre·vised, pre·vis·ing, pre·vis·es 1. To know in advance; foresee. 2. To notify in advance; forewarn. [Middle English previsen, from Latin praevidēre, praevīs- : prae-, pre- + vidēre, to see; see weid- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] pre·visor n. |
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