English Explanatory Dictionary

foredeem

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To judge, form a judgement of, or declare beforehand; foretell; forecast; presage.
  2. To deem or account in advance; consider; take for granted; expect.

Word forms

foredeem foredeems foredeeming foredeemed foredeme

Etymology

From Middle English *foredemen, from Old English foredēman (“to prejudge”), equivalent to fore- + deem.

Synonyms

forehold prejudge

Related words

foredoom fordeem
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