Previse \Pre*vise"\, v. t. [L. praevisus, p. p. of praevidere to foresee; prae before + videre to see. See {Vision}.] 1. To foresee. [R.] 2. To inform beforehand; to warn. --Ld. Lytton.
previse v 1: warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning; "I forewarned him of the trouble that would arise if he showed up at his ex-wife's house" [syn: {forewarn}] 2: realize beforehand [syn: {anticipate}, {foreknow}, {foresee}]