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to previse

to previse

9.9
To tell someone about something before it happens
  • verb
  • /prɪˈvaɪz/
  • Archaic
translation icon : preavisar
  • If we had been prevised of the risks, we would have taken precautions.

Examples

  • It is wise to previse your colleagues about possible changes in the schedule.

  • I must previse you about the upcoming changes.

  • The scientist tried to previse the consequences of climate inaction.

  • Can you previse the meeting details?

  • It is wise to previse your colleagues about possible changes in the schedule.

  • I must previse you about the upcoming changes.

  • If we had been prevised of the risks, we would have taken precautions.

Synonyms

to warn
vsto previse
∞ 1.0

Tell someone about possible danger so they can be careful

gives advance information beforehand focusing on timing and early notice
to caution
vsto previse
92 3.0

To warn someone about danger or problems

provides advance information generally not always urging careful action
to announce
vsto previse
38 3.9

To show that something will happen soon, often by a sign you notice

gives direct early notice rather than merely hinting at future events
to forewarn
vsto previse
14 4.8

Tell someone about possible danger before it happens

is used to give early notice about things generally not only danger
to prewarn
vsto previse
1 4.2

To tell people about a possible danger before it happens

gives early notice in general rather than only specific incidents
to preannounce
vsto previse
1 6.4

To tell people about plans or news before the main public statement

gives early warning or information not just an earlier public alert
to mark someone's card
vsto previse
  • Informal
8.3

To warn someone so they are ready for what will happen

focuses on general early notice rather than personal or informal preparation
to prestate
vsto previse
8.9

To tell or write something before it is needed

gives early warning or notice rather than a plain advance declaration

Antonyms

to surprise
∞ 1.0

To cause someone to feel wonder by doing something they do not expect

How Urgent

to alert
255 2.3
to warn
∞ 1.0
to previse
  • Archaic
9.9
to notify
  • Formal
367 3.1
to inform
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

previse infinitive
prevised past
prevised past participle
prevising present participle
previses third person singular

Morphology

previse = pre + vise

Although the form includes the familiar prefix 'pre-', the root 'vise' is not a standalone English word meaning 'see', so an average learner cannot reliably derive the meaning from the parts.

Etymology

The word previse comes from the parts pre- ('before') and vis ('see'), just like in vision. A helpful way to remember this sense is to imagine 'showing' someone what you 'saw' ahead — to warn or tell them in advance.