Definition of FOREKNOW

foreknow

Meanings

Verb

  • realize beforehand
  • To have knowledge of beforehand.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English forknowen (since Chaucer), a calque from praescio equivalent to fore- + know. Replaced Old English fōrwitan, fōrewitan (“to foreknow”).

Scrabble Score: 18

foreknow is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
foreknow is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
foreknow is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

foreknow is a valid Words With Friends word