Definition

To sense or anticipate something before it happens.

Example

She could forefeel the storm approaching, even before the weather report confirmed it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Lately, I've been feeling like I can forefeel things before they happen.

Really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, like I had a sense that my friend would call today.

That's cool! Maybe you have a special intuition.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Forefeel → It is formed from "fore-" (meaning before) and "feel" (from Old English "fēlan", meaning to perceive or sense). The word "forefeel" means to sense or perceive something before it happens.

Memory Tip

Think of sensing something "before" it happens — that's what forefeel means.

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