1. (

• anticipate ,
• previse ,
• foreknow ,
• foresee

) realize beforehand ;

2. (

• envision ,
• foresee

) picture to oneself; imagine possible; "I cannot envision him as President" ;

3. (

• anticipate ,
• foresee ,
• forestall ,
• counter

) act in advance of; deal with ahead of time ;